Historic bridges · South West England
The Packhorse Bridge
In or near Lacock.
The Packhorse Bridge — 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
- Melksham · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Packhorse Bridge, the nearest railway station is Melksham, located 4.4 km away. Entry is free.
About
The Packhorse Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1022181). 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 LACOCK NETHERCOTE HILL ST 9168 4/126 The Packhorse Bridge GV II Bridge over Byde Brook, C18, rubble stone, humpbacked with ashlar parapet. Two small arches, ashlar lined. Projecting band beneath parapet. Marked as Dummer's Dridge on Tithe Map. Listing NGR: ST9167668661 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 315562 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Packhorse Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. Its historical significance is derived from its traditional design, reflecting the engineering techniques of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4169, -2.1211
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Lacock
- Postcode
- SN15 2LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 4.4 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26273050 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Packhorse Bridge?
- The Packhorse Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 2LE), in the parish of Lacock.
- What is The Packhorse Bridge?
- The Packhorse Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Packhorse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN15 2LE.
- Is The Packhorse Bridge a listed building?
- The Packhorse Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Packhorse Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — The Packhorse Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Packhorse Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, The Packhorse Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Packhorse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 2LE.