Historic bridges · South East England
Abingdon Bridge
In or near Culham.
Abingdon Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Radley · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Abingdon Bridge, the nearest railway station is Radley, located 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX14 3HX. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Abingdon Bridge is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Abingdon Bridge crosses the River Thames at the town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. It carries the A415 road from Abingdon to Dorchester, Oxfordshire, over the reach of the Thames between Culham Lock and Abingdon Lock. The bridge is actually two bridges, linked by Nag's Head Island. Abingdon Bridge is the northern part towards the town which has six arches and crosses the backwater and mill stream. The southern part is technically called Burford Bridge and has one main arch and four minor arches at the river and two minor arches on the floodplain. This crosses the main navigation channel.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Abingdon County Hall Museum showcases the history of Abingdon, England's oldest continually inhabited town. Visitors can explore a range of exhibits from different historical periods, including Iron Age, Roman, and Saxon artefacts, as well as enjoy changing exhibitions throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Abingdon Bridge crosses the River Thames at the town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. It carries the A415 road from Abingdon to Dorchester, Oxfordshire, over the reach of the Thames between Culham Lock and Abingdon Lock. The bridge is actually two bridges, linked by Nag's Head Island. Abingdon Bridge is the northern part towards the town which has six arches and crosses the backwater and mill stream. The southern part is technically called Burford Bridge and has one main arch and four minor arches at the river and two minor arches on the floodplain. This crosses the main navigation channel. Furthermore, to complete the Thames crossing, Culham Bridge crossing the Swift Ditch should also be considered as an extension.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Abingdon Bridge was begun in 1416 and completed in 1422, using local limestone quarried at Besselsleigh and Dry Sandford. The bridge was funded by Abingdon's religious guild, the Fraternity of the Holy Cross, and chiefly by two of the guild's members: a London merchant called William Hales and his wife Maud. The bridge replaced a ferry and its completion severely reduced trade at Wallingford. In 1453 "three new arches" were added at the southern end of the bridge, this becoming known as Burford Bridge. This description makes no reference to the two pairs of much small arches to each side of the central arches. In 1548 during the Edwardine Reformation the Crown suppressed the Fraternity of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6684, -1.2791
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Abingdon on Thames
- Postcode
- OX14 3HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Phone
- 01235 523703
- Established
- 1416
- Nearest railway station
- Radley — 3.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–4pm; closed 24 Dec–2 Jan
- Official site
- www.abingdon.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4667819 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abingdon Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abingdon Bridge?
- Abingdon Bridge is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX14 3HX), in the parish of Abingdon on Thames.
- What is Abingdon Bridge?
- Abingdon Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abingdon Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Radley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX14 3HX.
- When was Abingdon Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1416.
- Is Abingdon Bridge a listed building?
- Abingdon Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Abingdon Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Abingdon Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abingdon Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Radley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX14 3HX.