Historic bridges · South East England
Oatlands Bridge
In or near Meysey Hampton.
Oatlands Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Oatlands Bridge is located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL7 4HD. The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, which is 7.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Oatlands 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 1089448). 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 SU 19 NW KEMPSFORD - at NGR 148096844 Oatlands Bridge 7/85 II Former bridge on Thames and Severn Canal (filled in). Late 1780s/early 1790s. Brick with chamfered stone coping, in splayed shape ranging from 4m wide at centre of bridge to approximately 7m wide at each end. Arch on stone plinth with 3 rows of brick edging, innermost row raised. Approximately 4m high in centre and 6.5m wide at base. In good condition, although somewhat overgrown in places at time of survey (March 1985). Listing NGR: SU1480496832 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 128930 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oatlands Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6701, -1.7873
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Kempsford
- Postcode
- GL7 4HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26381861 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oatlands Bridge?
- Oatlands Bridge is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 4HD), in the parish of Kempsford.
- What is Oatlands Bridge?
- Oatlands Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oatlands Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 4HD.
- Is Oatlands Bridge a listed building?
- Oatlands Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oatlands Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Oatlands Bridge is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Oatlands Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Oatlands Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oatlands Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 4HD.