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Whaddon Bridge |
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Hilperton, Wiltshire KAC61.66 |
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KandAC mile 61
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Whaddon Bridge, a replacement bridge of stone piers, iron girders, and
brickwork; boat Caprice just passed through.
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The bridge carries Whaddon Lane from Hilperton to the south, over the
canal to Whaddon to the north.
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The bridge is a replacement bridge, iron girders on stone faced piers,
and brickwork parapets; 61 miles 66 chains from Reading.
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headroom |
13ft3ins |
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depth of water |
4ft1ins |
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Whaddon Bridge from eastward; a water main accompanies the road across
the canal.
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There is an air valve on the water main; it seems to take an
inordinate amount of cellarage and brickwork for this simple function
- what else goes on?
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Rope marks on the stonework
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Graffiti under the arch; only 1989 does that make it vandalism?
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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