Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Over River Sence
In or near Little Stretton.
Bridge Over River Sence — 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 · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River Sence, the nearest railway station is South Wigston, located 6.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is LE8 9GQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over River Sence is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1360683). 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 GREAT GLEN LONDON ROAD SP 69 NE 3/36 Bridge over River Sence II Bridge. 1751, widened mid C19. For the Turnpike Trustees. Coursed rubble stone including granite and flint, and red brick. 5 small brick rounded arches on stone bases. 3 stone cutwater and stone facing wall on upstream side. Red brick on downstream side where widened. Bases are cemented at water level. Terracotta coped brick parapet. V.C.H., Vol.V. Listing NGR: SP6543397565 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 191058 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Sence is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. This designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5720, -1.0360
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Great Glen
- Postcode
- LE8 9GQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26642747 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Sence?
- Bridge Over River Sence is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 9GQ), in the parish of Great Glen.
- What is Bridge Over River Sence?
- Bridge Over River Sence — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Sence?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 9GQ.
- Is Bridge Over River Sence a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Sence is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Sence free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Sence is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Sence?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 9GQ.