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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South West England

The Packhorse Bridge

In or near Lacock.

Free admission

The Packhorse Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Dummer's Bridge, Lacock - geograph.org.uk - 1334111

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

Directions on Google Maps →

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
Melksham4.4 km

Sources

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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.