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Crofton Bridge |
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Grafton and Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire KAC34.39 |
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KandAC mile 34
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Crofton Bridge from the eastwards; notice the diamond shape weight
restriction sign.
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The bridge is brick built, 34 miles 39 chains from Reading, it carries
a track from Crofton on the north west side towards Wilton village on
the south east. The route is part the roman road from Cunetio,
Mildenhall, near Marlborough to Venta, Winchester.
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The track crosses the main line railway whose crossing is protected by
gates and warning signs; this is a high speed line.
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headroom |
11ft3ins |
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depth of water |
5ft4ins |
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The track over the bridge crosses the railway immediately to the
north, gates, warning signs, emergency telephone, ...
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The trains go fast; a high speed train of First Great Western.
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Curves, batter, arch; pleasant brickwork.
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This is bridge 100, shown on one of the new bridge number plates; if
you haven't noticed, the bridges are numbered from one end of the
canal and the locks from the other.
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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