Historic bridges · South East England
Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673
In or near Lower Denford.
Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 — 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
- Kintbury · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Kennet and Avon Canal at Orchard Meadow Bridge, you can take the train to Kintbury station, which is 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the site is accessible to visitors. The postcode for the location is RG17 9TD.
About
Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1117212). 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 structures shall be added to the list: SU 36 NE KINTBURY KENNET & AVON CANAL 12/43 Orchard Meadow Bridge at SU 377673 II Accommodation bridge. Late C18, C20 alterations. Brick bridge with single elliptical arch, band, solid parapet and piers, with stone and brick coping. Towpath retaining wall with brick coping. The Kennet & Avon Canal was constructed between 1794-1810. John Rennie was principal engineer. Listing NGR: SU3771667203 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 39759 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lambourn SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet 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
The Kennet and Avon Canal, located at Orchard Meadow Bridge in Kintbury, South-East England, is a Grade II listed building. This bridge is part of the historic canal system that connects the River Kennet with the River Avon, reflecting the engineering heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4026, -1.4592
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Kintbury
- Postcode
- RG17 9TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Kintbury — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26410769 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 9TD), in the parish of Kintbury.
- What is Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17 9TD.
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 a listed building?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 a protected site?
- Yes — Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 is part of the River Lambourn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 free to visit?
- Yes, Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kennet And Avon Canal, Orchard Meadow Bridge At Su 377673?
- The nearest railway station is Kintbury, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 9TD.