Wroxton Abbey Bridge - Wroxton, Oxfordshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 52° 04.207 W 001° 23.000
30U E 610808 N 5770070
This small arch bridge crosses the ornamental lake and river in the grounds of Wroxton Abbey.
Waymark Code: WM6573
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/05/2009
Views: 3
It is a pedestrian bridge with access for the grounds' vehicles. Shaded by the majestic trees and surrounded by the landscaped grounds it is a picturesque location.
The fantastic gardens were landscaped in 1728 by Tilleman Bobart. They comprise of 56 acres including woodland and fields. There are Serpentine style aspects, possibly to the design of Lord North, later to become the Earl of Guildford from 1731-1751. There are 2 lakes, a cascade and river and a Roman Doric Temple. A knot garden was added in the twentieth century. The grounds are open to the public to explore and walk around in the daytime.
Length of bridge: 25ft
Height of bridge: 6ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians and Grounds' Vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Ornamential lake and river
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Trail through Wroxton Abbey Grounds
Location:
Wroxton near Banbury
Date constructed: Not listed
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