Historic bridges · South East England
Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge
In or near Great Bedwyn.
Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 and Accommodation Bridge, the nearest railway station is Bedwyn, located 2.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SN8 3DW, and entry is free.
About
Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1034084). 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 GRAFTON CROFTON SU 26 SE 5/28 Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 and accommodation bridge GV II Canal lock on Kennet and Avon canal. 1799-1810. John Rennie, Chief Engineer Lock brick with stone copings. Timber gates. Upper gates with ground paddles, inset ladder in lock. Lower gates with gear for gate paddles. Both gates restored-1975. Accommodation bridge below lower gate, bullnosed 330 mm brick ring dying into lock wall. Two course string and parapet with flush round brick coping, the bridge splayed on plan. One of an important group of industrial and utilitarian monuments of special interest. Listing NGR: SU2641262480 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 310748 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Crofton Beam Engines is a historic site showcasing early 19th-century steam engineering, located near Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire. It features the oldest working steam engines in the world, which were originally built to pump water for the Kennet and Avon Canal. Visitors can explore the preserved pumping station and learn about its significance during the Industrial Revolution.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 and Accommodation Bridge is located in Great Bedwyn, South-East England. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3608, -1.6220
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Great Bedwyn
- Postcode
- SN8 3DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Phone
- 01672 870300
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn — 2.6 km
- Opening
- April to September; closed October to March
- Official site
- www.croftonbeamengines.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26285596 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge?
- Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 3DW), in the parish of Great Bedwyn.
- What is Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge?
- Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 3DW.
- Is Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge a listed building?
- Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crofton Crossing Lock No 61 And Accommodation Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 3DW.