Historic bridges · East of England
Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water
In or near Upper Gravenhurst.
Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
Paul Gillett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Chinese Bridge across the north end of Broad Water, the nearest railway station is Flitwick, located 5.9 km away. The postcode for the area is MK45 4HP. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1158909). 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 MATERIALS: constructed of yellow brick, with limestone dressings. PLAN: single elliptical arched span. DESCRIPTION: the bridge is detailed with rusticated voussoirs at its lower edge. The parapet has a brick dentil course to its base, recessed panels, and corbelled brick pier to the centre. The central and end piers have ball finials. There are stones either side of the bridge which bear the 1876 construction date and monogram of Lady Anne Cowper surmounted by a coronet cipher. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 37759 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Wrest Park features a stunning 19th-century mansion designed in the style of a French chateau, surrounded by beautifully restored gardens that showcase 300 years of garden design. Visitors can explore formal gardens, the Long Water, and various architectural features including the Chinese Bridge and Temple.
Place summary
The Chinese Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located at the north end of Broad Water in London. It exemplifies distinctive architectural style and contributes to the area's historical landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0038, -0.4086
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Silsoe
- Postcode
- MK45 4HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick — 5.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26452654 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water?
- Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK45 4HP), in the parish of Silsoe.
- What is Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water?
- Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK45 4HP.
- Is Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water a listed building?
- Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water free to visit?
- Yes, Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chinese Bridge across north end of Broad Water?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK45 4HP.