Historic bridges · East Midlands
Gowts Bridge
In or near Lincoln.
Gowts Bridge — 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
- Lincoln · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gowts Bridge, the nearest railway station is Lincoln, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LN5 8BQ. Entry is free.
About
Gowts Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1388601). 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 SK97SE 1941-1/5/143 15/08/73 LINCOLN HIGH STREET Gowts Bridge II Road bridge. Mid C20 replacement of the bridge of 1813 by William Hayward, retaining most of the original parapet. Ashlar, with some concrete balusters. Single segmental arch with rusticated soffit and keystone, flanked by single blank panels. Coped parapet with quadrant ends and square piers. (Buildings of England : Lincolnshire: Pevsner N: Lincolnshire: London: 1989-: 526). Listing NGR: SK9725670218 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 486046 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gowts Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2150, -0.5462
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- Lincoln
- Parish
- Lincoln, unparished area
- Postcode
- LN5 8BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lincoln
- Nearest railway station
- Lincoln — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26668107 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gowts Bridge?
- Gowts Bridge is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN5 8BQ), in the parish of Lincoln, unparished area.
- What is Gowts Bridge?
- Gowts Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gowts Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN5 8BQ.
- Is Gowts Bridge a listed building?
- Gowts Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gowts Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gowts Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gowts Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN5 8BQ.