Historic bridges · East of England
Cardington Bridge
In or near Cardington.
Cardington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cardington Bridge, the nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, located 3.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is MK44 3RZ.
About
Cardington Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1136418). 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 TL 04NE CARDINGTON BEDFORD ROAD 3/1 Cardington Bridge - II Bridge. Inscriptions to keystones: "T. Smeaton, Eng."; "S.W. 1778" (Samuel Whitbread); "J. Green, Surv.". Brick of various types, stone keystones and parapet copings. 5 segmental arches. Cutwaters to both sides. End piers of parapet are capped with shallow stone pyramids. Listing NGR: TL0834348379 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 36638 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cardington Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in London. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1231, -0.4189
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bedford, unparished area
- Postcode
- MK44 3RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bedford
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26429693 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Cardington Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
R101 memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Cardington
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
Settlement site N of Chapel End Farm
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Cardington railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.0 km
Priory Country Park
Parks · 1.5 km
RAF Cardington 1936-2000
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Shortstown
Museums · 1.6 km
Fenlake Meadows Local Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.7 km
Memorial to Shortstown crewmembers of the R-101
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Church of All Saints, Cople
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Cople
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
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Cardington railway station
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📷 5Parks · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardington Bridge?
- Cardington Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK44 3RZ), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
- What is Cardington Bridge?
- Cardington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cardington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK44 3RZ.
- Is Cardington Bridge a listed building?
- Cardington Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cardington Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Cardington Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cardington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44 3RZ.