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Ladydown Bridge |
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Holt, Wiltshire KAC63.72 |
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KandAC mile 63
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Ashlar stonework in Bath stone in the arch of Ladydown Bridge much
repaired with stretcher bond brickwork.
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The bridge is an accommodation bridge serving field either side of the
canal.
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The bridge is stone built; 63 miles 72 chains from Reading.
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headroom |
12ft3ins |
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depth of water |
4ft10ins |
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Ladydown Bridge from eastwards.
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Marked on the bridge is a reminder of a flood in 1903; this is about
8ft above canal water level, which is about 30ft above the River Avon!
We don't believe it.
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FLOOD.[J]UNE .16.19[0]3
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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