Historic bridges · South East England
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238
In or near Oxford.
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238, the nearest railway station is Oxford, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is OX2 7AH, and entry is free.
About
Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1184772). 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 238 SP 50 NW 24/790 II 2. Designed by James Brindley. Built circa 1790. Counterweighted wooden drawbridge. Repaired 1967 (dated). Red brick retaining walls on either bank of canal. Listing NGR: SP5016508769 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 245275 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 238 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. This structure is part of the historic Oxford Canal, which played a vital role in the region's industrial development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7754, -1.2743
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 7AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26480094 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 7AH), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 7AH.
- Is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 a listed building?
- Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 a protected site?
- Yes — Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 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 238 free to visit?
- Yes, Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oxford Canal Bridge Number 238?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 7AH.