Historic bridges · South East England
Newbury Bridge
In or near Donnington.
Newbury 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
- Newbury · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newbury Bridge, you can get to the nearest railway station, Newbury, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is RG14 5AS.
About
Newbury 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 1290920). 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
Newbury Bridge, also known as Kennet Bridge or Town Bridge, is a bridge across the River Kennet in the town centre of Newbury in the English county of Berkshire. The bridge carries Bridge Street, which links Northbrook Street, to the north of the river, with Bartholomew Street, to the south. The river channel under the bridge is also used by boats navigating the Kennet and Avon Canal. The current bridge was built between 1769 and 1772 and has three arches, although the two outer arches are now hidden by flanking buildings.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
West Berkshire Museum showcases the history and heritage of the West Berkshire area, featuring exhibitions that highlight local stories and notable figures. Visitors can explore various galleries, including special exhibitions and family activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Newbury Bridge, also known as Kennet Bridge or Town Bridge, is a bridge across the River Kennet in the town centre of Newbury in the English county of Berkshire. The bridge carries Bridge Street, which links Northbrook Street, to the north of the river, with Bartholomew Street, to the south. The river channel under the bridge is also used by boats navigating the Kennet and Avon Canal. The current bridge was built between 1769 and 1772 and has three arches, although the two outer arches are now hidden by flanking buildings. It is a Grade II* listed structure.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The first bridge across the River Kennet in Newbury dates back to the Middle Ages, and the earliest reference to it is an account of its reconstruction in the 14th Century. In 1312, King Edward II directed that the bridge should be kept in good order. By 1623, the bridge is recorded as being built of wood, being 30 ft in length and 20 ft in width, and having shops on it. However on 5 February of that year, the bridge collapsed unexpectedly. The bridge was presumably rebuilt, as in 1644, during the Second Battle of Newbury, a guard was placed on the bridge by the Cavaliers to prevent an attack from the south by the Roundheads. By the outbreak of World War II, Newbury Bridge still provided…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4016, -1.3242
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Newbury
- Postcode
- RG14 5AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Established
- 1772
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury — 0.5 km
- Opening
- | inaugurated = 1772
- Official site
- www.westberkshireheritage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17553311 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newbury Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newbury Bridge?
- Newbury Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG14 5AS), in the parish of Newbury.
- What is Newbury Bridge?
- Newbury Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newbury Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG14 5AS.
- When was Newbury Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1772.
- Who owns Newbury Bridge?
- Newbury Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Newbury Bridge a listed building?
- Newbury Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Newbury Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Newbury Bridge is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Newbury Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Newbury Bridge is free to enter.