Newtown Swing Bridge, Kennet and Avon Canal
Introduction
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Newtown Swing Bridge, Kennet and Avon Canal
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 26 Feb 1977
This is quite definitely not a standard K&A swing bridge, which suggests strongly that it was a private construction for accommodation purposes by the farmer at the nearby Newtown Farm. It does, however, carry a public footpath - possibly a concession required by the canal company to permit its construction.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.346204
Longitude
-2.134915