Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bretford Bridge
In or near Binley Woods.
Bretford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Copsewood Miniature Railway · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bretford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, located 6.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CV23 0LB.
About
Bretford Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1365087). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SP47NW 2/5 06/01/60 BRANDON AND BRETFORD BRETFORD Bretford Bridge (that part in Brandon and Bretford C.P.) (Formerly listed as Bretford Bridge over River Avon) II Bridge. C13 origins. Extensively repaired 1653. Largely rebuilt C18. Sandstone ashlar with small amount of brick patching. String course. One semi-circular and 4 pointed arches. Cutwaters. Parapets curve outwards to end in square piers. (V.C.H.: Warwickshire, Vol. VI, p.273). Listing NGR: SP4296076982 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 308791 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bretford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit. The bridge contributes to the region's heritage and is an example of notable engineering.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3891, -1.3701
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Rugby
- Parish
- Brandon and Bretford
- Postcode
- CV23 0LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rugby
- Nearest railway station
- Copsewood Miniature Railway — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26646803 (CC0)
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Towns & cities · 3.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bretford Bridge?
- Bretford Bridge is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 0LB), in the parish of Brandon and Bretford.
- What is Bretford Bridge?
- Bretford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bretford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 0LB.
- Is Bretford Bridge a listed building?
- Bretford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bretford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bretford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bretford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 0LB.