Historic bridges · South East England
Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal
In or near King's Sutton.
Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal — 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
- King's Sutton · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tilting Bridge, you can take the train to King's Sutton station, which is approximately 0.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is OX17 3JP.
About
Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1046364). 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 SP43NE ADDERBURY OXFORD CANAL 1/95 Tilting bridge approx. 250m S of King's Sutton Lock II Canal bridge. Late C18, partly rebuilt C20. Wooden tilting bridge with inclined counterweight beams has been renewed. Abutments splay outwards and diminish. Eastern abutment is in brick with projecting limestone fender blocks and bullnose brick copings; western abutment has been renewed in concrete block. This tilting bridge, designed by James Brindley, is largely found on the Oxford Canal. Listing NGR: SP4900036225 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 243818 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Tilting Bridge is located approximately 250 metres south of King's Sutton Lock on the Oxford Canal. It is a unique engineering feature that allows boats to navigate the canal while accommodating the tilt for passing vessels.
Place summary
Tilting Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located approximately 250 metres south of King's Sutton Lock on the Oxford Canal in Oxfordshire's West Midlands. It is situated within the parish of Adderbury.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0223, -1.2873
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Adderbury
- Postcode
- OX17 3JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Nearest railway station
- King's Sutton — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.chilternrailways.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26298510 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal?
- Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX17 3JP), in the parish of Adderbury.
- What is Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal?
- Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX17 3JP.
- Is Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal a listed building?
- Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tilting Bridge Approximately 250 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX17 3JP.