Historic bridges · East of England
Road Bridge Over River Blackwater
In or near Little Braxted.
Road Bridge Over River Blackwater — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
Glyn Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvedon · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Road Bridge Over River Blackwater is located in Braintree, Essex, with the postcode CO5 9BE. The nearest railway station is Kelvedon, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Road Bridge Over River Blackwater is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1337630). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details KELVEDON MALDON ROAD TL 8618-8718 10/258 Road bridge over River Blackwater G V II Road bridge over river. Circa 1839. Red brick in English bond. Aligned NW-SE, crossing the river-with one segmental arch; one cylindrical hole through each haunch. On SW side, concrete kerb on which are mounted externally 7 concrete posts and 3 tubular rails. On NE side, red brick parapet, repaired with C20 machine-made bricks at SE end, rebuilt with C20 machine-made bricks on a splayed concrete base at the NW end; concrete kerb inside parapet. 4 iron ties through bridge with cast iron roundels at each end. One arched course of blue bricks at each end, partly obscured. Tarmac road surface. The previous bridge was destroyed by floods c.1838. (B.L. Kentish, Kelvedon and its Antiquities, 1974, 76). Listing NGR: TL8607518098 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 116555 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Road Bridge Over River Blackwater is a Grade II listed building located in the East of England. It serves as a significant structure spanning the River Blackwater, notable for its historical and architectural value.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8305, 0.6990
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Kelvedon
- Postcode
- CO5 9BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvedon — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26622027 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Kelvedon
Museums · 0.3 km
St Mary's House
Historic houses · 0.3 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Red House
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Institute
Theatres · 0.6 km
Parish Church of St Mary, Kelvedon
Abbeys & priories · 0.6 km
Parish Church of St Mary, Kelvedon
Cathedrals · 0.6 km
St. Mary's Hall
Theatres · 0.8 km
Easterford Mill
Mills · 1.1 km
Kelvedon
Villages · 1.2 km
The Mill House And Attached Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Inworth
Villages · 2.0 km
Prested Hall
Hotels · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · East of England
St Mary's House
St Mary's House — house in Kelvedon, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3📷 4📷 3Abbeys & priories · East of England
Parish Church of St Mary, Kelvedon
Parish Church of St Mary, Kelvedon — Grade I listed parish church in Kelvedon, Essex, England, UK.
📷 4Cathedrals · East of England
Parish Church of St Mary, Kelvedon
Parish Church of St Mary, Kelvedon is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Road Bridge Over River Blackwater
Places to stay
📷 3
📷 7Hotels · East of England
White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Happy Days Caravan Park
Happy Days Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Barrow Marsh Caravan Park
Barrow Marsh Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Mill Beach Caravan Park
Mill Beach Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Fleece Public House
The Fleece Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Cafés · East of England
The Riverside Café
The Riverside Café — a café in england east.
📷 7
📷 7Cafés · East of England
Saffron Tea Rooms
Saffron Tea Rooms — a café in england east.
More bridges in this region
.JPG?width=1200)
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Albert Bridge
Albert Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bedford Town Bridge
Bedford Town Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Road Bridge Over River Blackwater?
- Road Bridge Over River Blackwater is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 9BE), in the parish of Kelvedon.
- What is Road Bridge Over River Blackwater?
- Road Bridge Over River Blackwater — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Road Bridge Over River Blackwater?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvedon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 9BE.
- Is Road Bridge Over River Blackwater a listed building?
- Road Bridge Over River Blackwater is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Road Bridge Over River Blackwater free to visit?
- Yes, Road Bridge Over River Blackwater is free to enter.
- How do I get to Road Bridge Over River Blackwater?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvedon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 9BE.