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Ryeford Bridge

Free admission

Ryeford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Guidepost where the Cotswold Way meets the canal path - geograph.org.uk - 7424647

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

About

Ryeford Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1172000). 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 MATERIALS: it is built mostly handmade red bricks, with coursed and dressed limestone to the west face. DESCRIPTION: this is a single-span bridge with a semi-circular arched opening. The west side is of coursed limestone up to the inclined stone band, above which is a brick parapet with plain stone coping that appears to have been rebuilt in the second half of the C20. The opposing face is of brick with a flush keystone that cuts through the projecting drip mould, and a brick parapet. The underside of the structure, where the different phases of construction are clearly visible, is also of brick. The wing walls are gently curved and terminate in plain pilasters surmounted by pyramidal caps. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 132066 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ryeford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. This designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.

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Coordinates
51.7400, -2.2716
County
Gloucestershire
District
Stroud
Parish
Stonehouse
Postcode
GL10 2LE
Parliamentary constituency
Stroud

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ryeford Bridge?
Ryeford Bridge is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL10 2LE), in the parish of Stonehouse.
Is Ryeford Bridge a listed building?
Ryeford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Ryeford Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Ryeford Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Ryeford Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GL10 2LE. It sits within the Stroud parliamentary constituency.