Historic bridges · West Midlands
Hampton Lucy bridge
In or near Compton Verney.
Hampton Lucy bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David P Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hampton Lucy bridge is located in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, with the postcode CV35 8BA. The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, which is 6.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hampton Lucy 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 1382105). 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
Hampton Lucy Bridge is a cast-iron bridge over the River Avon at the east end of the village of Hampton Lucy in Warwickshire, England. It was originally constructed in 1829, and was Grade II listed on 6 February 1952.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Charlecote Mill is a historic working watermill that produces stoneground flour using traditional methods. Visitors can observe the milling process and learn about the mill's history and operations. The mill is a unique example of a commercial watermill still in operation today.
From the Wikipedia article
Hampton Lucy Bridge is a cast-iron bridge over the River Avon at the east end of the village of Hampton Lucy in Warwickshire, England. It was originally constructed in 1829, and was Grade II listed on 6 February 1952.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 1829 the Rvd John Lucy, a member of the affluent Lucy family, paid for the design and construction of the bridge at the east end of Bridge Street. It was designed and cast by Horseley Ironworks and installed by Thomas Townshend, who worked on a number of projects to improve the nearby Birmingham Canal. The bridge consists of four identical cast-iron ribs set on ashlared stone piers containing five flood-relief passages apiece in the form of pointed arches. It has cast-iron handrails flanking a single lane deck with a raised footpath on the northern side. The second rib from the south side bears the inscription "This bridge was built at the expense of the Revd. John Lucy Rector of this…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2121, -1.6245
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Hampton Lucy
- Postcode
- CV35 8BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Phone
- 01789 842072
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon — 6.5 km
- Opening
- Second Sunday of each month (except April and May) from Easter until October; open on most Bank Holidays.
- Official site
- www.charlecotemill.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26662171 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hampton Lucy Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampton Lucy bridge?
- Hampton Lucy bridge is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV35 8BA), in the parish of Hampton Lucy.
- What is Hampton Lucy bridge?
- Hampton Lucy bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hampton Lucy bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV35 8BA.
- Who owns Hampton Lucy bridge?
- Hampton Lucy bridge is owned by Warwickshire County Council.
- Is Hampton Lucy bridge a listed building?
- Hampton Lucy bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hampton Lucy bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Hampton Lucy bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hampton Lucy bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV35 8BA.