Gwent Archives
Beachley-Aust Ferry, record
GB0218.D5044
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Creator
- Beachley-Aust Ferry, record.
- Title
- Beachley-Aust Ferry, record (programme)
- ID
- GB0218.D5044
- Date
- 1965-1966
- Extent
- 0.001 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
A ferry-crossing between Aust and Beachley in the county of Gloucestershire was in use as early as Roman times. Following the introduction of a ferry between Redwick and Sudbrook it became known as the "Old Passage," to distinguish it from the newer crossing, the "New Passage."
In the twentieth century, the ferry carried road-traffic, with the exception of heavy-goods vehicles, and was in use until the construction of the Severn Bridge in 1966.
Scope and Contents note
Timetable for Beachley-Aust Ferry, 1965-1966.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
There are no restrictions on access.
Copyright
Normal copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal note
All records have been retained.
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials note
The following related material is held at Gwent Archives:
Letter from O. Wyatt to James Evans re Old Passage Ferry Association, 1842, Reference D25/391; Draft Lease, Old Passage Ferry Association, n.d, Reference D25/1156; Case for Petitioners re Old Passage Ferry Bill, n.d; Reference D25/1566; Correspondence re advantages of the Old Passage Ferry versus the New Passage Ferry, 1825 & 1827; Minutes of a meeting of the Old Passage Ferry Association, 1825, Reference D34/11; Records of Old Passage Ferry, 1506-1757; Evidence to Select Committee, House of Commons: "The Improved Old Passage Ferry from Aust to Beachley near Chepstow; the most eligible point for the Milford Mail to cross the Severn; c. 1828; Reference Misc Mss 1712; Photograph of Beachley Ferry (Severn King), c. 1930s-1940s; Pictorial Collection (Chepstow: 29).
Other Finding Aids note
A hard copy of the catalogue is held at Gwent Archives.