Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge)
Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Boston · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge), the nearest railway station is Boston, located 8.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE22 9RX, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1147758). 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 TF 35 SE OLD LEAKE HOHOLE DRAINSIDE 2/101 Bridge No.8 (Hodson's Bridge) II Bridge. c.1805. Probably by John Rennie. Red brick, with gritstone coping. Single span, elliptical brick arch, brick band, central panel recessed, curved parapet to end piers. In the centre of the arch a cast iron plate bears the number in raised letters. One of a series of bridges on the Hobhole Drain, laid out by John Rennie when the Fens were drained. Listing NGR: TF3731251160 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 192018 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wash SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Wash
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.0401, 0.0466
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- Boston
- Parish
- Old Leake
- Postcode
- PE22 9RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Boston and Skegness
- Nearest railway station
- Boston — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26440754 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge)?
- Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE22 9RX), in the parish of Old Leake.
- What is Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge)?
- Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Boston, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE22 9RX.
- Is Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) a listed building?
- Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) is part of the The Wash SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Wash Ramsar wetland.
- Is Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 8 (Hodsons Bridge)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE22 9RX. It sits within the Boston and Skegness parliamentary constituency.