Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend
In or near Woodborough.
Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge on the Kennet and Avon Canal, the nearest railway station is Pewsey, located 9 km away. The postcode for the location is SN10 3NX, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1033771). 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 SU 06 SE 7/1 ALL CANNINGS Bridge on Kennet Avon Canal, north of Townend II Accommodation bridge over Kennet and Avon Canal. c1807, John Rennie, Chief Engineer. English bond brickwork. An oval arch of l½ bricks with bullnosed arris, two-course string at base of parapet with flush stone copings, and terminating in slight piers. Abutments splayed on plan. At north end, a GWR lozenge iron weight restriction sign, the loading inserts missing. Canal towpath has stone revetments and a slot for a timber sluice. Listing NGR: SU0733962490 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 311421 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- 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
The Bridge on the Kennet and Avon Canal, located north of Townend in All Cannings, South-East England, is a Grade II listed building. This bridge is part of the historic canal system that played a significant role in the region's transport network.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3615, -1.8960
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- All Cannings
- Postcode
- SN10 3NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26285267 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend?
- Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 3NX), in the parish of All Cannings.
- What is Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend?
- Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN10 3NX.
- Is Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend a listed building?
- Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal, North Of Townend?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 3NX. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.