Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden
In or near Cambridge.
Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge at the entrance to the Botanic Garden, the nearest railway station is Cambridge, which is approximately 1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1126075). 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 1. TRUMPINGTON ROAD 942 (East Side) Bridge over Hobson's Bridge at entrance to the Botanic Garden TL 4557 17/689 II 2. Dated 1850. Single span cast-iron bridge with pierced spandrels. Moulded standards with plain handrails. Decorated with rosettes and the University Arms; and the ironfounder's name Hurrell (Swan Hurrell of Market Hill). Thee West end of the bridge has iron gates with flanking railings, all with spear-head uprights. (RCHM 79). Listing NGR: TL4524257132 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 47834 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge is located at the entrance to the Botanic Garden in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1933, 0.1235
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26419060 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden?
- Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 7AA), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden?
- Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 7AA.
- Is Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden a listed building?
- Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Hobson's Bridge At Entrance To The Botanic Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 7AA.