Historic bridges · South East England
Onslow Bridge
In or near Farncombe.
Onslow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Onslow Bridge is located in Guildford, Surrey, with the nearest railway station being Guildford, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is GU1 4SZ.
About
Onslow Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1029298). 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 This List entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 24/08/2018 SU 94NE 3/3 GUILDFORD BRIDGE STREET Onslow Bridge II Bridge. Opened in 1882, for William Hillier, fourth Earl of Onslow. Cast iron on brick and stone abutments. Flat single-span bridge with pierced lattice pattern girders below. Panelled parapet balustrades with pierced quatrefoils and guilloche band below, floral bosses across top and bottom. Panelled end newels with curved tapering bases to end lanterns decorated with rams heads. Globe lanterns above. Memorial plaques on the balustrade record:- "Opened in July 1882 by Florence, Countess of Onslow" and "Erected by William Hillier, 4th Earl of Onslow, High Steward of Guildford". Listing NGR: SU9934249554 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 288864 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Onslow Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in London. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the city's infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2365, -0.5784
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Guildford, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU1 4SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26280474 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Onslow Bridge?
- Onslow Bridge is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU1 4SZ), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.
- What is Onslow Bridge?
- Onslow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Onslow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU1 4SZ.
- Is Onslow Bridge a listed building?
- Onslow Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Onslow Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Onslow Bridge is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Onslow Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Onslow Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Onslow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU1 4SZ.