Where is Town Bridge?

Town Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA15 1NB), in the parish of Bradford-on-Avon.

How do I get to Town Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Bradford-on-Avon, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA15 1NB.

Is Town Bridge a listed building?

Town Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Town Bridge a protected site?

Yes — Town Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

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 Bradford-on-Avon, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA15 1NB.

Historic bridges · South West England

Town Bridge

In or near Winsley.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly

Town Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Town Bridge, historic bridges in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Bradford-on-Avon · 0.3 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Town Bridge in Wiltshire, the nearest railway station is Bradford-on-Avon, located 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is BA15 1NB.

Directions on Google Maps →

Town Bridge is a historic bridge in South-East England. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bradford-on-Avon, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area BA15.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

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.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Bradford on Avon Museum is a small, volunteer-run museum dedicated to the natural and historical heritage of Bradford on Avon and its surrounding villages. Visitors can explore a collection of local history articles and resources, making it a valuable educational site for those interested in the area's past.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

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…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.3470, -2.2510
District: Wiltshire
Parish: Bradford-on-Avon
Postcode: BA15 1NB
Parliamentary constituency: Melksham and Devizes
Established: 1895
Nearest railway station: Bradford-on-Avon — 0.3 km

Sources

osm: w661129833 (ODbL)
commons: Wiltshire.bridge.750pix.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
wikipedia: Town Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Museums · South West England

Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon (sometimes Bradford on Avon) is a town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England, near the border with Somerset. The town's canal, historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants ma

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Historic bridges · South West England

Bradford Town Bridge

Bradford Town Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕

Bradford on Avon - The Bridge Tea Rooms - geograph.org.uk - 4546766

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Historic churches · South West England

Ton Boon Trust

Ton Boon Trust — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free↗ tonboontrust.com

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Bradford on Avon War Memorial

Bradford on Avon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕

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Museums · South West England

Bradford on Avon Museum

Bradford on Avon Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ bradfordonavonmuseum.co.uk

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Historic houses · South West England

Ye Old Bank House

Ye Old Bank House — house in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, UK.

Free👶

Where to eat & stay near Town Bridge

Places to stay

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B&Bs · South West England

Priory Steps

Priory Steps — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

↗ bradfordonavon.co.uk

Barn and two small silos - geograph.org.uk - 835113

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Caravan parks · South West England

Orchard Farm

Orchard Farm — a caravan park in england south east.

↗ rushmeadcs.com

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Campsites · South West England

Stowford Manor Farm Camping

Stowford Manor Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ stowfordmanorfarm.co.uk

Footbridge over the brook - geograph.org.uk - 3544692

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Caravan parks · South West England

Copse Farm Camping

Copse Farm Camping — a caravan park in england south east.

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Hotels · South West England

Hilbury Court Hotel

Hilbury Court Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

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Hotels · South West England

Combe Grove Manor Hotel

Combe Grove Manor Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ combegrove.com