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Semington Swing Bridge |
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Semington, Wiltshire KAC60.79 |
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KandAC mile 60
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Tensioning chain and weight restriction sign, Semington Swing Bridge.
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The bridge is an accommodation bridge giving access to fields north of
the canal from a side road off Pound Lane, Semington on the south.
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The bridge is a welded iron construction; 60 miles 79 chains from
Reading.
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depth of water |
4ft6ins |
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Semington Swing Bridge; the path southwards leads to a side street in
Semington.
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The swing bridge from the westward; notice the small landing stage
provided to let crew off a boat to open the bridge, there is another
the other side of the bridge.
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Landing stage, westward side of the bridge.
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The swing bridge from the westward.
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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