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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · South East England

Barrett Bridge

In or near Shipton-on-Cherwell.

Free admission

Barrett Bridge is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Footbridge No 229 on the Oxford Canal - geograph.org.uk - 4527384

Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Oxford Parkway · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Barrett Bridge is a named viewpoint in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area OX5.

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From the Wikipedia article

Bridget Barrett (died 10 September 1845) was an Irish woman who was murdered in County Galway. Her murder attracted great notoriety at the time, and was "the subject of the first Coroner's inquest held in Connemara proper and led to two men being charged with wilful murder on the high seas."

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

Barrett had a sexual relationship with James Mannion of Letterard, which resulted in the birth of their child in July 1845. His aunt put pressure upon him to fulfill his promise of marriage to Barrett. Mannion reportedly arranged to meet Barrett on the evening of 10 September and go with her to Roundstone so that they could get married. Although Mannion swore her to secrecy, Barrett told her sister about the plan. On 10 September a witness saw the couple, along with a man named Thomas Cosgriff, take a boat from a place called Ruananule. This was the last time that anyone other than Mannion and Cosgriff saw Barrett alive. Some other witnesses in the area testified to hearing a woman's cries…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.8046, -1.2891
County
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Parish
Yarnton
Postcode
OX5 1PH
Parliamentary constituency
Bicester and Woodstock
Nearest railway station
Oxford Parkway1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barrett Bridge?
Barrett Bridge is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX5 1PH), in the parish of Yarnton.
What is Barrett Bridge?
Barrett Bridge is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Barrett Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX5 1PH.
Is Barrett Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Barrett Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Barrett Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX5 1PH.