Historic bridges · South East England
Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal
In or near Marsh Benham.
Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Benham Bridge on the Kennet and Avon Canal, the nearest railway station is Newbury, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1220893). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2021
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Heritage listing
Details SU 46NW SPEEN 6/21 Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal - II Canal bridge. C.1800. Brick. Single round arch and parapet with end piers. Listing NGR: SU4399966560 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 394563 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benham Bridge is a Grade II listed building located on the Kennet and Avon Canal in South-East England. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect the era of its construction.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3964, -1.3689
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Enborne
- Postcode
- RG20 0HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26515333 (CC0)
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Guyer's Lock
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Avery's Pightle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal?
- Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0HA), in the parish of Enborne.
- What is Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal?
- Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 0HA.
- Is Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal a listed building?
- Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal a protected site?
- Yes — Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0HA.