Bridge over the River Avon, Chippenham

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Bridge over the River Avon, Chippenham by Ron Strutt as part of the Geograph project.

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Bridge over the River Avon, Chippenham

Image: © Ron Strutt Taken: 29 Aug 2004

When the Chippenham to Calne branch railway was closed, the bridge which carried the line over the River Avon was demolished for scrap. Most of the line has now been converted into a cycle path, so this fine new bridge has been provided to replace the lost bridge.

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