Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge 116
In or near Billington.
Bridge 116 — 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
- Page's Park · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge 116, the nearest railway station is Page's Park, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge 116 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1117834). 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 SP 92 SW SLAPTON GROVE 1/155 Bridge 116 - GV II Bridge over Grand Union Canal. Circa 1800, altered c.1840. Brown brick with band course and stone coping to parapet. Depressed arch over canal, another narrow arch to west, visible from N. side only. Wide pilaster between arches on N. side. S. parapet is altered at W. end. North parapet continues as ramped wall &tow-path on E. side. Second arch originally spanned narrow duplicate lock that has been filled in. (A.H. Faulkner, The Grand Junction Canal, 1972, p.161-2) Listing NGR: SP9212522501 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 42140 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge 116 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the extensive network of canals in the region, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area. The bridge's designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8935, -0.6627
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Slapton
- Postcode
- LU7 0QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Page's Park — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26411323 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge 116?
- Bridge 116 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU7 0QU), in the parish of Slapton.
- What is Bridge 116?
- Bridge 116 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge 116?
- The nearest railway station is Page's Park, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU7 0QU.
- Is Bridge 116 a listed building?
- Bridge 116 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge 116 a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge 116 is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge 116 free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge 116 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge 116?
- The nearest railway station is Page's Park, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU7 0QU.