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King William's Bridge

King William's Bridge

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King William's Bridge

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Location: Anstey, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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🚵‍♂️ Eric 🚲

February 27, 2025

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Recently restored, this small stone rubble bridge has two arches and pointed cutwater on its upstream side. The bridge is medieval, possibly dating from 1500, but was widened in more recent times. King William’s Bridge, restored 2008 The bridge is named after King William III who visited Bradgate, residence of Lord Grey Earl of Stamford, in 1696. Early maps and records refer to is simply as ’Damgate. King Williams’ Bridge is protected as a scheduled monument.

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