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Summary

Unlisted 19th century road bridge over former railway line

Associated Legal Designations or Protected Status

• Registered Battlefield 1000026: Battle of Newbury 1643

Monument Type(s):

• ROAD OVERBRIDGE (Late 19th century to Early 21st century - 1885 AD to 2013 AD)

Full Description

This bridge was constructed as part of the Didcot, Newbury & Southampton Railway in 1885. It is shown on the Second Edition OS map of 1899 <1> and subsequent historic mapping up to the Fifth Edition of 1970, by which time the railway had closed. The bridge remains in the 21st century, spanning a field.

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