King Williams Bridge

Introduction

The photograph on this page of King Williams Bridge by Mat Fascione as part of the Geograph project.

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King Williams Bridge

Image: © Mat Fascione Taken: 22 Feb 2017

It carries Sheepwash Lane across the Rothley Brook in Anstey. It is grade II listed and probably dates to the 17th century. In 1696, the bridge was widened to carry the coach of King William III, who was travelling from Leicester to Bradgate House to visit the Grey family.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.675229
Longitude
-1.178976