Historic bridges · South West England
Gumstool Bridge
In or near South Cerney.
Gumstool Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gumstool Bridge is located in Wiltshire, postcode SN6 6PB. The nearest railway station is Kemble, which is 6.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Gumstool Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1023059). 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 SU 09 SW ASHTON KEYNES CHURCH WALK (south side) 10/30 Gumstool Bridge 17.1.55 GV II Bridge over River Thames. Probably late medieval. Limestone. Two arches, vertical sides rising to form parapet 80cm high. Triangular copings with raised squared apex. Parapet splayed at ends. Listing NGR: SU0450994207 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 317679 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- 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
Gumstool Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6466, -1.9363
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Ashton Keynes
- Postcode
- SN6 6PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 6.9 km
- Official site
- thetelephonegallery.blogspot.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26274078 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gumstool Bridge?
- Gumstool Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN6 6PB), in the parish of Ashton Keynes.
- What is Gumstool Bridge?
- Gumstool Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gumstool Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6 6PB.
- Is Gumstool Bridge a listed building?
- Gumstool Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gumstool Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Gumstool Bridge is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gumstool Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gumstool Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gumstool Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6 6PB.