Historic bridges · East of England
Town Bridge
In or near Barnham.
Town Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Town Bridge is a historic bridge in Norfolk, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area IP24.
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Official information
The Dad's Army Museum in Thetford is dedicated to the British sitcom 'Dad's Army' and features exhibits related to the show and its historical context. Visitors can explore memorabilia, displays, and enjoy themed events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Town Bridge is a historic truss bridge, carrying Town Bridge Road over the Farmington River in Canton, Connecticut. Built in 1895, it is one of only two surviving pin-connected Parker truss bridges in the state. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
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Background
Description
The Town Bridge is located in a rural-residential setting of southwestern Canton, north of the village of Collinsville and about 0.1 mi west of Connecticut Route 179 on Town Bridge Road. It is a single-span Parker truss, with a total length of about 172 ft, and a height above the river of about 12.5 ft. It has a metal deck covered in asphalt, and carries a single lane of traffic. Its entrance portals are adorned with iron cresting. The bridge was built in 1895 for the town by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company, Connecticut's leading manufacturer of iron bridges at the time. The bridge is distinctive for a number of reasons. It is the only surviving Berlin bridge in the state that is not of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4138, 0.7459
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Phone
- 07721931795
- Established
- 1895
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 10am–3pm; Sundays in July and August 10am–1pm; Tuesdays in Norfolk school holidays; closed 24–26 Dec.
Sources
- osm: w691546674 (ODbL)
- commons: Town Bridge, Thetford - geograph.org.uk - 3801822.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Town Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Town Bridge?
- Town Bridge is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 3AD), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is Town Bridge?
- Town Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 3AD.
- When was Town Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1895.
- Is Town Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Town Bridge is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Town Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Town Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 3AD.