Little Wittenham Bridge

Coordinates: 51°38′15″N 1°10′47″W / 51.637395°N 1.179806°W / 51.637395; -1.179806
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Little Wittenham Bridge
Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Characteristics
DesignArch
MaterialIron and wood
Height15 feet 3 inches (4.65 m)[1]
Location
Map

Little Wittenham Bridge is a

Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. It is just downstream of Day's Lock on the reach above Benson Lock and connects Little Wittenham
to Dorchester.

The bridge spans the river in two sections with Lock House Island in between. The lock house, built in 1928 is situated on the island.

The bridge is one of two used in the World Poohsticks Championships for the heats, and is used as the bridge for the final of the event.

See also

  • Crossings of the River Thames

References

  1. ^ River Thames Alliance. Bridge heights on the River Thames.


Next crossing upstream River Thames Next crossing downstream
Day's Lock (pedestrian) Little Wittenham Bridge Shillingford Bridge (road)