Overview
Acton Swing Bridge is a named swing bridge on Weaver Navigation. It turns around a pivot to clear the boat channel, then closes the crossing again. This lets crossing traffic and boats share the same point without permanently blocking either route.
History checked 16 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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