Historic bridges · South East England
Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669
In or near Bagnor.
Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 — 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
- Newbury · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Guyers Bridge and Lock by taking a train to Newbury station, which is 1.7 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is RG20 0EX.
About
Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1221070). 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 The following structure shall be added to the list: SU 46 NE ENBORNE KENNET & AVON CANAL 7/30 Guyers Bridge and Lock (formerly 16.8.1983 listed as Enborne Bridge) at SU 455669 II Accommodation bridge and integral lock. Late C18, C20 alterations. Rennie's standard design. Brick bridge with single elliptical arch, band, solid parapet and piers, with brick and stone coping. Integral brick lock walls to W. Lock has brick chamber with brick coping. 2 sets of double wooden gates, top gates with mechanical gate paddle gearing, bottom gates with hydraulic gate paddle gearing. The Kennet & Avon Canal was constructed between 1794- 1810. John Rennie was principal engineer. Listing NGR: SU4551266916 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 394734 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Guyers Bridge and Lock is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. It serves as a functional lock on the local waterway, notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3995, -1.3472
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Speen
- Postcode
- RG20 0EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26515493 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669?
- Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0EX), in the parish of Speen.
- What is Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669?
- Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 0EX.
- Is Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 a listed building?
- Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 a protected site?
- Yes — Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 free to visit?
- Yes, Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Guyers Bridge And Lock At Su 455669?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0EX.