Historic bridges · South East England
Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36)
In or near Twyford.
Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Twyford · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Southbury Lane Bridge, the nearest railway station is Twyford, located 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is RG10 9UA.
About
Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1409251). 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 MATERIALS: stock brick, laid mostly in English bond with some parts in Flemish bond; some spalling. Some red and purple engineering brick on the south (Down) abutment. Limestone coping. DESCRIPTION: three 30ft [9m] semi-elliptical spans; single round-headed transverse arches to the piers. Impost blocks appear to be rendered. Stepped string course to both faces. A straight joint in the high mileage parapet wall suggests some rebuilding. Limestone shallow-pitched parapet copings. Granite spur-stones protect the parapet walls from wheel strikes. Raked and curved abutments/wing walls. In 1890-3 the cutting was widened and regraded on the south (Down) side and the southern abutments/wing walls were rebuilt in contrasting red and purple engineering brick to allow an additional two tracks to run through the southern side arch, which was retained. Southbury Lane Bridge is located on the southern edge of the village of Ruscombe, very close to the Grade I listed Church of St. James which was rebuilt in the C17.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Southbury Lane Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and contributes to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4792, -0.8515
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Ruscombe
- Postcode
- RG10 9UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wokingham
- Nearest railway station
- Twyford — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676076 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36)?
- Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG10 9UA), in the parish of Ruscombe.
- What is Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36)?
- Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36)?
- The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG10 9UA.
- Is Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) a listed building?
- Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) a protected site?
- Yes — Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) free to visit?
- Yes, Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southbury Lane Bridge (MLN1/30 36)?
- The nearest railway station is Twyford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG10 9UA.