Canal Bridge, Bridge Street, Newbury, Berks, UK.
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greysman
N 51° 24.094 W 001° 19.457
30U E 616562 N 5695814
An arched stone bridge over the Kennet and Avon Canal in the centre of Newbury.
Waymark Code: WMFMVB
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/05/2012
Views: 3
This bridge over the Kennet & Avon Canal is a Grade II* listed structure built in 1769-72 by James Clarke replacing an earlier wooden bridge of 1726. It is of brick with stone ashlar dressings, of three spans with the two outer spans now concealed by the approach roads on either side. The central segmental-arched span has rusticated block voussoirs and a five bay balustrade with cast-iron balusters. On each side at the north and south ends are the remains of recesses which probably formed shelters. Pilasters with moulded caps support the semi-circular arches with scroll-keystones, all in stone. Three of the arches have been incorporated into the adjoining shops while the plinth forms a doorway to No 1 Bridge Street. The roadway surface has been laid with setts for the single-width running surface and for the slightly raised footways.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Newbury, West Berkshire.
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Bridge Street.
Water or other terrain spanned: Kennet & Avon Canal.
Architect/Builder: James Clarke
Construction Date: 1769-72
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