Historic bridges · East Midlands
West Bridge Mills
In or near Leicester.
West Bridge Mills — 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
- Leicester · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
West Bridge Mills is located in Leicester, with the nearest railway station being Leicester, approximately 1.3 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. You can use the postcode LE3 5DR for sat-nav directions.
About
West Bridge Mills is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1185489). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 03/08/2018 SK 5804 SW 2/351 WESTBRIDGE CLOSE No 1. Westbridge Place, Former West Bridge Mills (Formerly listed as West Bridge Mills (H.T.H. Peck's Factory), WEST BRIDGE STREET) II Circa 1850. Architect William Flint. Very large factory building, rectangular on plan, built of purple bricks with slate hipped roof, with modillions to eaves soffit and stuccoed frieze. Gabled dormers. Five storeys and attic. East side, nine windows and three window projection on left and narrow projection on right. Segmental brick arches, metal frame windows with glazing bars. Rising from roof off centre is Italianate style tower of red brick with three-light round-arched bell openings and modillion cornice to pyramidal roof with ornate wind-vane. Ground, first and second floors of east elevation obscured by later addition. Left hand return four windows. Right hand return two windows. West elevation fourteen windows. Bands at first and third floor levels. Listing NGR: SK5813704264 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 188837 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Newarke Houses is a social history and regimental museum located in two historic houses dating back to 1511. Visitors can explore collections related to the Leicestershire Regiment, a recreated WW1 trench, and a 1950s street scene, as well as enjoy the tranquil gardens.
Place summary
West Bridge Mills is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the industrial heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6330, -1.1424
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE3 5DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester West
- Phone
- 0116 454 4554
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 11am–4.30pm; Wednesdays during school holidays 11am–4.30pm; closed on event days
- Official site
- www.leicestermuseums.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26480807 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Bridge Mills?
- West Bridge Mills is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE3 5DR), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is West Bridge Mills?
- West Bridge Mills — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Bridge Mills?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE3 5DR.
- Is West Bridge Mills a listed building?
- West Bridge Mills is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Bridge Mills free to visit?
- Yes, West Bridge Mills is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Bridge Mills?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE3 5DR.