Historic bridges · South East England
Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road
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Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tring · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) at Tringford Road, the nearest railway station is Tring, located 2.8 km away. The postcode for the bridge is HP23 4JJ, and entry is free.
About
Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1068548). 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 TRING GRAND UNION CANAL - SP 91 SW WENDOVER ARM 4/63 Bridge No. 2 - (Gamnel Bridge) at Tringford Road - II Canal crossover and road bridge. Circa 1797 by William Jessop, chief engineer for Grand Junction Canal Company. Brown brick with red brick arch and blue brick band to base of parapet. Special blue brick copings. A narrow hump-backed bridge with tall 3-centred arched span and battered sides. Rectangular metal tie-plates over arch. No tow path since towpath crosses from S to N side of canal at this bridge. (Faulkner (1972)39). Listing NGR: SP9240613124 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 355699 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tring Reservoirs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2, also known as Gamnel Bridge, is located at Tringford Road in Hertfordshire. This Grade II listed building contributes to the historical significance of the Grand Union Canal, showcasing the engineering of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8091, -0.6611
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Tring
- Postcode
- HP23 4JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- Tring — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26321254 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP23 4JJ), in the parish of Tring.
- What is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road?
- The nearest railway station is Tring, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP23 4JJ.
- Is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road a listed building?
- Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road a protected site?
- Yes — Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road is part of the Tring Reservoirs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road free to visit?
- Yes, Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road?
- The nearest railway station is Tring, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP23 4JJ.