Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Over River Wreake
In or near Rothley.
Bridge Over River Wreake — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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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.
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.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7033, -1.0963
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Syston
- Postcode
- LE7 1NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Syston — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26472426 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Syston
Museums · 1.2 km

Syston Heritage Area
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km

St Peter & St Paul, Syston
Abbeys & priories · 1.5 km

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Cathedrals · 1.5 km

Syston War Memorial Clock Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km

Savoy Kinema
Theatres · 1.5 km

Orchard Mobile Home Park
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Cossington War Memorial
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The Roundhill Academy
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km

Cossington Bridge
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Inglenook Park (Mobile Home Park)
Caravan parks · 2.2 km

Broadnook Sign
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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.