Historic bridges · South East England
Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace
In or near Bladon.
Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace — 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
- Hanborough · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Swiss Bridge, approximately 890 metres south south west of Blenheim Palace, the nearest railway station is Hanborough, located 1.1 km away. Entry is free.
About
Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1052884). 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 BLENHEIM SP41NW 21/27 Swiss Bridge, approx. 890m SSW of Blenheim Palace - II Bridge. c.1820, for Fifth Duke of Marlborough. Wrought-iron. Trellised balustrade supported on slender arch-braced piers. Situated beneath Capability Brown's Grand Cascade: the Fifth Duke made a botanical garden around the Cascade. (Blenheim Park is included in the HBMC Register of Parks and Gardens at Grade Ii D. Green, Blenheim Palace: 1951, p193) Listing NGR: SP4373415183 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 253013 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blenheim Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swiss Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located approximately 890 metres south-south-west of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire's West Midlands. Its designation reflects its architectural significance within the historic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8336, -1.3667
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Blenheim
- Postcode
- OX20 1QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Hanborough — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26304641 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace?
- Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX20 1QA), in the parish of Blenheim.
- What is Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace?
- Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Hanborough, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX20 1QA.
- Is Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace a listed building?
- Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace a protected site?
- Yes — Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace is part of the Blenheim Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace free to visit?
- Yes, Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swiss Bridge, Approximately 890 Metres South South West Of Blenheim Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Hanborough, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX20 1QA.