Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall
In or near Little Stretton.
Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall — 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
- South Wigston · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall, the nearest railway station is South Wigston, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE8 0QF, and entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1061547). 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 WISTOW Bridge over lake at SP 69 NW 2/121 Wistow Hall. II GV Bridge. Probably c1815. Red brick and stone coping. Single segmental depressed arch. Brick parapet with central section consisting of small open arches with semicircular heads. Blank recessed section to either side and octagonal end piers, all with stone coping. Carries road over Wistow Hall lake overflow stream. The lake was made c1815 (V.C.H., Vol. V), the probable date for this bridge. Listing NGR: SP6432995893 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 191144 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over Lake at Wistow Hall is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the estate.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5571, -1.0526
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Wistow
- Postcode
- LE8 0QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26314812 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall?
- Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 0QF), in the parish of Wistow.
- What is Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall?
- Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 0QF.
- Is Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall a listed building?
- Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall is part of the Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Lake At Wistow Hall?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 0QF.