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Parson's Bridge |
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Staverton, Wiltshire KAC63.13 (?) |
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KandAC mile 63
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This is what bridges are for; gazing and chatting over while walking
the dog.
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Parson's Bridge carries the towpath on the north side of the canal
over the entrance to Hilperton Marina. The bridge was originally
further west, across the canal, and was removed to this site as part
of the development of marina and housing; a new bridge carries the
access road to the new site.
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The bridge is built in ashlar stonework in Bath stone, repaired with
brickwork, and finely restored; 63 miles 13 chains from Reading.
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headroom (originally) |
12ft8iins |
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Parson's Bridge, now a towpath bridge.
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Parson's Bridge, north face.
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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