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Bridge over River Kennet

A Grade II* Listed Building in Newbury, West Berkshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.4016 / 51°24'5"N

Longitude: -1.3242 / 1°19'27"W

OS Eastings: 447105

OS Northings: 167167

OS Grid: SU471671

Mapcode National: GBR 81Z.21H

Mapcode Global: VHCZK.019C

Plus Code: 9C3WCM2G+J8

Entry Name: Bridge over River Kennet

Listing Date: 29 September 1950

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1290920

English Heritage Legacy ID: 394290

Also known as: Town Bridge
Kennet Bridge
Bridge Street

ID on this website: 101290920

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14

County: West Berkshire

Civil Parish: Newbury

Built-Up Area: Newbury

Traditional County: Berkshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Berkshire

Church of England Parish: Newbury St Nicolas

Church of England Diocese: Oxford

Tagged with: Road bridge

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Description


1. BRIDGE STREET
5127
Bridge over River Kennet
sU 4767 SW 6/47 29.9.50

II*


2.
1769-72 by James Clarke replacing an earlier wooden bridge of 1726. Brick with
stone ashlar dressings, Three span structure of which the 2 outer spans are now
concealed by approach roads on either side. Central segmental-arched span with
rusticated block voussoirs and 4 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 semi-circular arches with scroll-
keystones, all in stone. Three of the arches have been incorporated in the adjoining
shops while the plinth forms a doorway to No 1 Bridge Street.
(Newbury Buildings Past and Present (1973) 16).


Listing NGR: SU4710567167

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