Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge At Somerton Lock
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Bridge At Somerton Lock — 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
- Heyford · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge At Somerton Lock, the nearest railway station is Heyford, which is 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX25 6LT, and entry is free.
About
Bridge At Somerton Lock is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1066592). 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 SOMERTON OXFORD CANAL SP42NE 2/95 Bridge at Somerton Lock GV II Canal bridge. Circa 1790. Brick. Narrow depressed arch has a projecting half-brick hood; solid parapets rise over the arch and curve outwards to square brick piers. Both faces have early stone plaques inscribed "151". Bridge is linked to Somerton Lock (q.v.) and forms a group with the Lock Cottage (q.v.). Listing NGR: SP4947929859 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 422384 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge at Somerton Lock is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9650, -1.2812
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Somerton
- Postcode
- OX25 6LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26319519 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge At Somerton Lock?
- Bridge At Somerton Lock is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 6LT), in the parish of Somerton.
- What is Bridge At Somerton Lock?
- Bridge At Somerton Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge At Somerton Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 6LT.
- Is Bridge At Somerton Lock a listed building?
- Bridge At Somerton Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge At Somerton Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge At Somerton Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge At Somerton Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 6LT.