Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside
In or near Cambridge.
Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over Hobson's Brook, you can take a train to Cambridge station, which is approximately 1.1 km away. The postcode for the location is CB2 1JE, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1126074). 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 TRUMPINGTON ROAD 1. 942 (East Side) Bridge over Hobson's Brook mid-way along Brookside. TL 4557 17/688 II 2. Dated 1851. 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). (RCHM 79). Listing NGR: TL4516557419 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 47830 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
Bridge Over Hobson's Brook is a Grade II listed bridge located in the unparished area of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. It spans Hobson's Brook along Brookside, contributing to the region's historical infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1959, 0.1225
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 1JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Tues-Sat 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.spri.cam.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26419059 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside?
- Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 1JE), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside?
- Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 1JE.
- Is Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside a listed building?
- Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Hobson's Brook Mid Way Along Brookside?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 1JE.