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Historic bridges · South East England

Horseshoe Walk Bridge

Free admission

Horseshoe Walk Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Great Western Railway weight limit sign, K&A Canal, Bath - geograph.org.uk - 5200082

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Horseshoe Walk Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1395953). 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 KENNET and AVON CANAL 656-1/0/0 Canal Bridge adjoining Abbey View Lock 11/08/72 GV II Road bridge. c1800. John Rennie, engineer. Ashlar. Single elliptical span approx 3.5m, on vertical abutments, with flush voussoirs and triple keystone each side, under deep string, with high parapet to heavy weathered coping, following slight downhill slope of road, but main arch spandrels are in horizontal courses. Parapets are swept at lower end, and an opening incorporating stone bollards on west side, giving to towpath, with walling continued to square pier to right. Upper side of bridge immediately adjacent to Abbey View Lock, (qv). The Kennet and Avon Canal was opened throughout in 1810. SOURCE: K.R. Clew, The Kennet & Avon Canal (Newton Abbot 1968). Listing NGR: ST7577764471 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 511362 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Horseshoe Walk Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.

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Coordinates
51.3788, -2.3494
Parish
Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
Postcode
BA2 4HQ
Parliamentary constituency
Bath

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Horseshoe Walk Bridge?
Horseshoe Walk Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 4HQ), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
Is Horseshoe Walk Bridge a listed building?
Horseshoe Walk Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Horseshoe Walk Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Horseshoe Walk Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Horseshoe Walk Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 4HQ. It sits within the Bath parliamentary constituency.