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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Gowts Bridge

In or near Lincoln.

Free admission

Gowts Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Painted sign - geograph.org.uk - 2839367

Richard Croft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

Directions on Google Maps →

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.

Photo gallery

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.2150, -0.5462
County
Lincolnshire
District
Lincoln
Parish
Lincoln, unparished area
Postcode
LN5 8BQ
Parliamentary constituency
Lincoln
Nearest railway station
Lincoln1.3 km

Sources

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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.