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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Bridge Over River Wreake

In or near Rothley.

Free admission

Bridge Over River Wreake — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Barkby Brook near Syston - geograph.org.uk - 3913325

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Syston · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bridge Over River Wreake, the nearest railway station is Syston, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE7 1NR, and entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bridge Over River Wreake is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1177732). 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 SYSTON SK 61 SW MEADOW LANE (North Side) 3/120 Bridge over River Wreake GV II Bridge, c1790. Granite rubble with brick dressing. Span of 2 shallow arches, with brick cutwater in central pier and brick pilaster above it, on each side. Parapets rendered over stone. Listing NGR: SK6116012116 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 189586 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bridge Over River Wreake is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. This designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.7033, -1.0963
County
Leicestershire
District
Charnwood
Parish
Syston
Postcode
LE7 1NR
Parliamentary constituency
Melton and Syston
Nearest railway station
Syston1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Over River Wreake?
Bridge Over River Wreake is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 1NR), in the parish of Syston.
What is Bridge Over River Wreake?
Bridge Over River Wreake — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge Over River Wreake?
The nearest railway station is Syston, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 1NR.
Is Bridge Over River Wreake a listed building?
Bridge Over River Wreake is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Over River Wreake free to visit?
Yes, Bridge Over River Wreake is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Over River Wreake?
The nearest railway station is Syston, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 1NR.