Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Over River Welland
In or near Sutton Bassett.
Bridge Over River Welland — 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
- Market Harborough · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River Welland, the nearest railway station is Market Harborough, located 6.6 km away. The postcode for the bridge is LE16 8DA, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Over River Welland is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1360689). 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 This List entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 16/01/2019 SP 79 SE 5/76 MEDBOURNE and ASHLEY ASHLEY ROAD Bridge over River Welland (Formerly listed as Bridge over River Welland (that part in Medbourne C.P.)) II Bridge. Early C19. Ashlar with red brick arch linings. Four segmental arches, those to centre left and right larger. Central buttress rising into parapet. Roadway curves upwards over the bridge and the parapet, together with the exterior raised band at its foot, follows this. The parapets at either end of the bridge are very slightly set back, and end in low stone piers. Triangular cutwaters both sides. This asset was previously listed twice. The duplicate record (List entry number 1052134) was removed from the List on 16 January 2019. The remaining record (List entry number 1360689) falls within the parishes of both Medbourne and Ashley. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 190979 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Welland is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5180, -0.8344
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Ashley
- Postcode
- LE16 8DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26303938 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Welland?
- Bridge Over River Welland is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 8DA), in the parish of Ashley.
- What is Bridge Over River Welland?
- Bridge Over River Welland — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Welland?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 8DA.
- Is Bridge Over River Welland a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Welland is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Welland free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Welland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Welland?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 8DA.