Historic bridges · South East England
Narrow Bridge
In or near Bourton-on-the-Water.
Narrow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Jeffery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Narrow Bridge in the Cotswold region of Gloucestershire, the nearest railway station is Kingham, located 9.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is GL54 2BY, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Narrow Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1341632). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
The narrow-bridged musk turtle (Claudius angustatus) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is found in Central America and Mexico.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Cotswold Motoring Museum showcases a collection of rare vehicles and classic memorabilia, providing visitors with a nostalgic glimpse into 20th-century motoring history. It is located in Bourton-on-the-Water and is particularly accessible for wheelchair users.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The narrow-bridged musk turtle (Claudius angustatus) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is found in Central America and Mexico.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The narrow-bridged musk turtle is typically brown in color. The scutes of the carapace have lines and graining, imparting an almost wood-like appearance. It often has bright-yellow markings on the edges of the carapace. As it ages, algae often heavily cover the shell, masking the patterning and coloration. The head is large and bulbous for its size, with a sharp beak and a long neck. The jaw joint anatomy of the narrow-bridged musk turtle is unique among modern Cryptodira. In most cryptodires the jaw joint is formed by a biconcave facet. In the narrow-bridged musk turtle, the jaw joint of is formed by a broad hemispherical condyle, more akin to Pleurodira. The carapace is domed, with three…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8843, -1.7578
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Bourton-on-the-Water
- Postcode
- GL54 2BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Phone
- +44 1451 821255
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham — 9.1 km
- Official site
- www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26625712 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Narrow-bridged musk turtle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Narrow Bridge?
- Narrow Bridge is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 2BY), in the parish of Bourton-on-the-Water.
- What is Narrow Bridge?
- Narrow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Narrow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 2BY.
- Is Narrow Bridge a listed building?
- Narrow Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Narrow Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Narrow Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Narrow Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Narrow Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Narrow Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 2BY. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.