Historic bridges · South East England
Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal
In or near King's Sutton.
Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 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 · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tilting Bridge, you can take a train to King's Sutton station, which is approximately 0.4 km away. Entry is free.
About
Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 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 1369820). 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 1/96 Tilting bridge approx. 700m 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 limestone fender blocks and bullnose brick copings; western abutment has been renewed in cast concrete. This tilting bridge, designed by James Brindley, is largely found on the Oxford Canal. Listing NGR: SP4921135816 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 243819 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Tilting Bridge is located on the Oxford Canal near King's Sutton Lock. It is a unique engineering feature that allows boats to pass through while tilting to accommodate varying water levels.
Place summary
Tilting Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located approximately 700 metres south of King's Sutton Lock on the Oxford Canal in the West Midlands. It serves as a notable example of canal engineering in the region. The bridge is situated within the parish of Kings Sutton.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0186, -1.2843
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Kings Sutton
- Postcode
- OX17 3RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Phone
- 03456 005 165
- Nearest railway station
- King's Sutton — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.chilternrailways.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26651096 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal?
- Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX17 3RN), in the parish of Kings Sutton.
- What is Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal?
- Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 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 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX17 3RN.
- Is Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal a listed building?
- Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tilting Bridge Approximately 700 Metres South Of King's Sutton Lock Oxford Canal?
- The nearest railway station is King's Sutton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX17 3RN.