Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge
In or near Luddington.
Vazon Sliding Railway 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
- Althorpe · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. Built or established in 1925, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Althorpe, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area DN17.
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Official information
The Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge is part of the UK's extensive network of historic canals and rivers, showcasing significant heritage and architecture from the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can explore the history of the canals, the engineering feats behind their construction, and the stories of those who worked on them.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge is a modern bridge located in Keadby with Althorpe, Yorkshire. Established in 1925, it is part of the Humber Estuary Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated as a RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5933, -0.7536
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Keadby with Althorpe
- Postcode
- DN17 3ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- Established
- 1925
- Nearest railway station
- Althorpe — 1.6 km
- Official site
- canalrivertrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w762066548 (ODbL)
- commons: Vazon Sliding Bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge?
- Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN17 3ER), in the parish of Keadby with Althorpe.
- What is Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge?
- Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Althorpe, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN17 3ER.
- When was Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1925.
- Is Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Althorpe, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN17 3ER.