Historic bridges · South West England
Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge
In or near Woodborough.
Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge — 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
- Pewsey · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge, the nearest railway station is Pewsey, located 7.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SN8 4LJ, and entry is free.
About
Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1365967). 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 STANTON ST BERNARD - SU 06 SE 7/182 England's Bridge II Accommodation bridge over Kennet and Avon Canal. c1806-7. Brick with stone parapet coping. Bridge splayed on plan. Elliptical arch of 13-in bullnosed bricks. Two course string at base of parapet, and flush half-round copings ending in slight piers. GWR lozenge loading restriction sign, with limit of 5 tons. Stone capped revetment to towpath and slot for sluice. Listing NGR: SU0900462013 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 311602 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- 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
The Kennet and Avon Canal Bridge, located in South-East England, is a Grade II listed structure. This bridge is part of the historic canal system that links the River Kennet with the River Avon, 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
- 51.3571, -1.8721
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Stanton St. Bernard
- Postcode
- SN8 4LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26647605 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 4LJ), in the parish of Stanton St. Bernard.
- What is Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 4LJ.
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge a listed building?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kennet And Avon Canal, England's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 4LJ.