Historic bridges · South West England
Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge
In or near Winsley.
Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal 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
- Freshford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Kennet and Avon Canal at Winsley Canal Bridge, you can take a train to Freshford station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is BA15 2LZ.
About
Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal 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 1181033). 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 ST 76 SE AT WINSLEY TURLEIGH ST 797602 3/316 Winsley Canal Bridge II Bridge over Kennet and Avon Canal, early C19, ashlar with arch, keystone, string course and parapet, parapet splayed out each end and with rounded top. Bridge carries track from Turleigh. Listing NGR: ST7978560207 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 314764 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Kennet and Avon Canal at Winsley features the Winsley Canal Bridge, located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3406, -2.2916
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Winsley
- Postcode
- BA15 2LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Nearest railway station
- Freshford — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26476381 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA15 2LZ), in the parish of Winsley.
- What is Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA15 2LZ.
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge a listed building?
- Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kennet And Avon Canal, Winsley Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Freshford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA15 2LZ.