Historic bridges · South East England
Ratcliffe Bridge
In or near Merevale.
Ratcliffe 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
- Atherstone · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ratcliffe Bridge, the nearest railway station is Atherstone, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is CV9 3PE, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Ratcliffe 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 1361316). 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 SP 39 NW WITHERLEY MAIN ROAD 8/131 Ratcliffe Euley Ratcliffe Bridge (that part in Witherley C.P.) II Bridge. C18. Red brick with stone cutwaters, parapet band and coping. 3 segmental arches, the centre one larger, carry Ratcliffe Lane over the River Spence. Triangular section cutwaters and plain parapet. The other half of Ratcliffe Bridge is listed under Sheepy C.P. Listing NGR: SP3215799640 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 188272 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ratcliffe Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. This structure is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, characteristic of the era in which it was built.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5936, -1.5267
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Sheepy
- Postcode
- CV9 3PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Atherstone — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26643319 (CC0)
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Castles · 0.6 km
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Villages · 1.0 km
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Church of All Saints
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Sheepy Magna War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Atherstone War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Witherley
Villages · 2.0 km
Atherstone
Museums · 2.1 km
St. Mary's Church, Atherstone
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Market Tavern
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ratcliffe Bridge?
- Ratcliffe Bridge is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV9 3PE), in the parish of Sheepy.
- What is Ratcliffe Bridge?
- Ratcliffe Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ratcliffe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Atherstone, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV9 3PE.
- Is Ratcliffe Bridge a listed building?
- Ratcliffe Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ratcliffe Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ratcliffe Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ratcliffe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Atherstone, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV9 3PE.