Historic bridges · South East England
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237
In or near Oxford.
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 — 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
- Oxford · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237, the nearest railway station is Oxford, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is OX2 7AH, and entry is free.
About
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1046593). 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 OXFORD CANAL 1. 1485 Bridge No 237 SP 4909 17/789 II 2. Designed by James Brindley. Built circa 1790. Counterweighted wooden drawbridge. Red brick retaining walls on either bank of canal. Listing NGR: SP4999809031 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 245274 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common & Green SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the historic Oxford Canal, which was constructed to facilitate trade and transport in the region. The bridge represents notable engineering from its era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7777, -1.2767
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 7AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26298755 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 7AH), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 7AH.
- Is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 a listed building?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 a protected site?
- Yes — Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 is part of the Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common & Green SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 free to visit?
- Yes, Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oxford Canal Bridge Number 237?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 7AH.