Historic bridges · South East England
Olney Bridge
In or near Emberton.
Olney Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Olney Bridge is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
The Battle of Olney Bridge was a skirmish that occurred on 4 November 1643 during the First English Civil War just outside the town of Olney, Buckinghamshire. In the engagement, Royalist forces attacked Parliamentarian forces holding the Olney bridge, but were driven off by a counter-attack.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Cowper and Newton Museum in Olney is dedicated to the lives and works of William Cowper and John Newton, two significant figures in the history of English literature and hymnody. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, which include historical artifacts and insights into the authors' contributions to poetry and the abolition of slavery.
From the Wikipedia article
The Battle of Olney Bridge was a skirmish that occurred on 4 November 1643 during the First English Civil War just outside the town of Olney, Buckinghamshire. In the engagement, Royalist forces attacked Parliamentarian forces holding the Olney bridge, but were driven off by a counter-attack.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.1490, -0.7035
- District
- Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Olney
- Postcode
- MK46 5FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Milton Keynes North
- Official site
- cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641707 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Battle of Olney Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cowper and Newton Museum
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Olney Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.4 km
Olney, Buckinghamshire
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Panckae Race Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Olney War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Overspill Rally Field
Campsites · 0.7 km
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Bathing Steps
Lidos & outdoor pools · 1.0 km
Small Rally Field
Campsites · 1.1 km
The Arches Theatre
Theatres · 1.2 km
Touring Field and Campsite
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Olney Beacon
Viewpoints · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olney Bridge?
- Olney Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK46 5FD), in the parish of Olney.
- What is Olney Bridge?
- Olney Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Olney Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode MK46 5FD.
- Is Olney Bridge a listed building?
- Olney Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Olney Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Olney Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Olney Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK46 5FD. It sits within the Milton Keynes North parliamentary constituency.