Historic bridges · East Midlands
King William's Bridge
In or near Anstey.
King William's Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit King William's Bridge in Charnwood, Leicestershire, the nearest railway station is Leicester North, located 3.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LE7 7BQ.
About
King William's Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.6754°, -1.1785°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Details SS 21 SW 3/71 29.9.61 MORWENSTOW King Williams Bridge II Road bridge 1836. Dressed stone rubble with stone arches. Single span segmental bridge with parapets with rough stone capping and stone pilasters at ends. Slate built into western parapet, facing road, inscribed with "Toward the erection of this bridge, built by subscription, in the year of human redemption 1836, his most gracious Majesty King William the Fourth gave the sum of Twenty Pounds. Fear God! Honour the King!" Hawker's second wife wrote that the bridge was largely financed by Hawker, and was one of his first works in the parish, C E Byles, The Life and Letters of R S Hawker (1905) p.76, although other evidence suggests that Hawker's contribution was £2, Joan Rendell, Hawker Country (1980) p.56. Listing NGR: SS2080011678 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 64882 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
King William's Bridge is a bridge located in Anstey, Leicestershire, within the West Midlands region. It serves as a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6754, -1.1785
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Anstey
- Postcode
- LE7 7BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: w534254291 (ODbL)
- commons: King Williams Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4656797.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King William's Bridge?
- King William's Bridge is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 7BQ), in the parish of Anstey.
- What is King William's Bridge?
- King William's Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King William's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 7BQ.
- Is King William's Bridge a listed building?
- King William's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is King William's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, King William's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to King William's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 7BQ.