Canal locks · South West England
Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294
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Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 — bridge in North Petherton, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Higher Maunsell Bridge, the nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, which is 4.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is TA7 0DQ, and entry is free. The site is accessible for visitors.
About
Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 is a place of interest in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 4.7 km away.
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Heritage listing
Details ST 32 SW NORTH PETHERTON BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON CANAL 10/115 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 and Higher Maunsell Bridge at ST 308294 GV II Lock and public road bridge. 1824-1827, restored C20. Brick lock chamber. Two sets of double wooden gates with concrete balance beams. Counterweighted ground paddle gearing at top with metal ball weights. Counterweighted gate paddle gear- ing at bottom with metal cylinder weights. This type of paddle gearing is unique to the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. Across the lock tail is the bridge. Brick. Single horseshoe arch, band, solid parapet with brick coping and piers with stone coping. South parapet rebuilt in brick. The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal was constructed between 1824-1827 with James Hollinsworth as engineer. Listing NGR: ST3079229373 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 269437 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Higher Maunsell Bridge is a Grade II listed lock located at St 308294 in South-West England. It is part of the Somerset Wetlands National Nature Reserve, reflecting the area's significance in water management and ecology.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0595, -2.9889
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- North Petherton
- Postcode
- TA7 0DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26313159 (CC0)
- commons: Bridge no 18, Taunton and Bridgwater Canal - geograph.org.uk - 2506043.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294?
- Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 0DQ), in the parish of North Petherton.
- What is Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294?
- Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 — bridge in North Petherton, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA7 0DQ.
- Is Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 a listed building?
- Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 a protected site?
- Yes — Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 free to visit?
- Yes, Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Higher Maunsell Bridge At St 308294 Higher Maunsell Lock No 4 At St 308294?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 0DQ.