Where is Tarlton Bridge?

Tarlton Bridge is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 6NR), in the parish of Coates.

How do I get to Tarlton Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 6NR.

Is Tarlton Bridge a listed building?

Tarlton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Tarlton Bridge a protected site?

Yes — Tarlton Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is Tarlton Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Tarlton Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Tarlton Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 6NR.

Historic bridges · South West England

Tarlton Bridge

In or near Kemble.

Free admission

Tarlton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Thames and Severn Canal viewed from Tarlton Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3879020 — Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Kemble · 3.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Tarlton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Kemble, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL7 6NR, and entry to the bridge is free.

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Tarlton 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 1089302). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Details COATES - SO 90 SE 2/2 Tarlton Bridge (formerly listed in Sapperton Parish) 4.6.52 GV II Road bridge carrying Coates/Tarlton road over disused Thames and Severn Canal. 1823 Coursed and dressed stone with single round arch with voussoirs and plat band above. Walls about lm above road level, coped, with splayed ends. Roadway approximately 4m wide in centre, llm total length. Arch has brick base on inside, and stands approximately 4m above level of towpath at apex. Listing NGR: SO9675000259 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 129294 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Tarlton Bridge, also known as Skew Bridge, is a railway bridge that carries the Swindon-Gloucester branch of the Great Western Railway over the Thames & Severn Canal. It is notable for being one of the few intact 'live' railway bridges on the Cotswold Canals, especially after the reconstruction of the Ocean Railway Bridge.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Tarlton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.7011, -2.0484
County: Gloucestershire
District: Cotswold
Parish: Coates
Postcode: GL7 6NR
Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
Nearest railway station: Kemble — 3.2 km
Official site: www.cotswoldcanals.net

Sources

wikidata: Q26381709 (CC0)

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