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London Road, DEVIZES, SN10 2DL

Seen from the east, this important bridge carries the busy A361, giving access from Devizes to the large town - city in all but name - of Swindon.

Seven miles to Beckhampton and the A4 then on to Avebury and Swindon. The lorry is crossing the bridge over the Kennet & Avon Canal. Note the red brick houses to the right, typical of the area.

The canal bridge is a Grade II listed structure with English Heritage Building ID: 431452. It dates from the early 19th C with modern alterations. It was built of brick and stone, to Rennie's standard design. The Kennet and Avon Canal was constructed between 1794-1810. John Rennie was principal engineer.

Kennet & Avon Canal Walk at London Road Bridge No 138

It is rare to see such a pronounced bend on any canal.

Immediately after this bridge, which carries the A361, the canal makes a sharp left turn.

A warm day and the many users of the canal are out.

The well built, utilitarian London Road Bridge carries the A361 London Road over the Kennet & Avon canal. Seen from the towpath, a public footpath. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263775 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

The well built, utilitarian London Road Bridge carries the A361 London Road over the Kennet & Avon canal. Seen from the towpath, a public footpath. Nothing has changed since the previous image of November, 2014 Image Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263775 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.

The footpath leading down from London Road to the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal is being improved. Seen from London Road Bridge. The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.