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Gasworks Bridge

The bridge was constructed by the Oxford Gaslight and Coke Company in 1882 for a short railway branch line, now a Footbridge
Dale Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
 
Osney Railway Bridge
Copyright: steve ryan-bell
Taken: 17 September 2001

Steve, hope you don't mind, but I've moved this photo as it is Gasworks Bridge, rather than the Osney Railway bridge. It used to carry a short branch to the gasworks, but is now a pedestrian/cycleway.

 
 
Osney Lock Weir Entrance4 furlongs
Osney Lock3½ furlongs
Osney Lock Weir Exit3¼ furlongs
Osney Marina1¾ furlongs
Osney Railway Bridge1¼ furlongs
Gasworks Bridge
Grandpont Bridge1¼ furlongs
Folly Bridge2¾ furlongs
Folly Bridge Visitor Moorings4¼ furlongs
Thames - Cherwell (old) Junction5 furlongs
Thames - Cherwell Junction6¾ furlongs
Gasworks Bridge is a minor waterways place on the River Thames (below Oxford) between Osney Bridge (Low Headroom (7f7). ) (5½ furlongs and 1 lock to the northwest) and Abingdon Bridge (Abingdon town centre) (8 miles and 4 furlongs and 3 locks to the south).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Osney Bridge is Osney Railway Bridge; 1¼ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Abingdon Bridge is Grandpont Bridge; 1¼ furlongs away.

 

 

User contributed information about Gasworks Bridge
There is a cut leading to the Oxford just before Gasworks Bridge, but not navigable.

 

 
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  • Oxford University (School, Museum)
    1019 yards to the northeast.
  • Oxford City Centre (City, Shopping District, Shopping Mall)
    Oxford — 951 yards to the north.
  • The Swan And Castle (Bar, Pub, Arts & Entertainment)
    Castle Street, Oxford, OX1 1AY — 626 yards to the north.
  • The Junction (Night Club, Bar, Pub)
    42-43 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD — 820 yards to the north.
  • Christ Church (Church, School, College & University)
    St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP — 757 yards to the northeast.
  • Head Of The River (Pub)
    Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB — 561 yards to the east.
  • Oxford Railway Station (OXF) (Railroad, Transportation Service, Train Station)
    Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HP — 1014 yards to the northwest.
  • Pembroke College (College & University)
    St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DW — 640 yards to the northeast.
  • University of Oxford, Saïd Business School (School, College & University)
    Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HP — 962 yards to the northwest.
  • Lincoln College (College & University)
    Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DR — 1027 yards to the northeast.
  • Malmaison (Hotel, Bar, Restaurant)
    Oxford Castle, 3 New Rd, Oxford, OX1 1AY — 670 yards to the north.
  • New Theatre Oxford (Performance Venue, Theatre)
    George Street, Oxford, OX1 2RL — 983 yards to the north.
  • Oxford And Cherwell Valley College (School, College & University)
    Oxford — 443 yards to the north.
  • Nando's (Professional Services, Barbecue Restaurant, Portuguese Restaurant)
    77-79 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2BQ — 885 yards to the north.
  • Westgate Shopping Centre (Shopping Mall)
    Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1NZ — 626 yards to the north.
  • St Aldates Police Station (Police Station, Train Station)
    St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1SZ — 623 yards to the northeast.
  • Oxford Brookes Harcourt Hill Campus
    Oxford — 292 yards to the north.
  • My Nice Warm Bed
    Oxford — 293 yards to the northeast.
  • Maxwell's (Night Club, Bar & Grill, American Restaurant)
    36-37 Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1ER — 771 yards to the northeast.
  • Baby Love (Night Club, Arts & Entertainment, Bar)
    3 King Edward St, Oxford, OX1 4HS — 997 yards to the northeast.
  • Oxpens Coach Park
    Oxpens Road, Oxford — 409 yards to the northwest.
  • The Lodge
    Oxford — 448 yards to the northwest.
  • Malmaison Oxford Prison Hotel (Hotel)
    Oxford — 661 yards to the north.
  • Carfax Tower (Historical Place)
    Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1ER — 814 yards to the northeast.
  • St Aldate's (Highway, Street)
    St Aldates, Oxford — 719 yards to the northeast.
  • Carbon
    Oxford, OX1 — 630 yards to the northeast.
  • Café Nero
    Oxford — 314 yards to the north.
  • Costa coffee Oxford (Coffee Shop)
    Oxford — 758 yards to the northeast.
  • Folly Bridge Inn (Pub, Arts & Entertainment)
    38 Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4PD — 618 yards to the southeast.
  • The Wheatsheaf (Pub, Performance Venue, Concert Venue)
    129 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DF — 889 yards to the northeast.
  • Oxford Bus Station (Bus Station)
    Gloucester Green, Oxford — 968 yards to the north.
  • St Peter's College, Oxford University (College & University)
    St. Peter's College, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2DL, Oxford, OX1 2DL — 804 yards to the north.
  • Odeon Cinema (Movie Theatre)
    38 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2BL — 939 yards to the north.
  • Corpus Christi College (College & University)
    Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JF — 958 yards to the northeast.
  • La Tasca (Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant)
    5 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY — 640 yards to the north.
  • Starbucks UK (Coffee Shop)
    6 - 7 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, 0 — 895 yards to the northeast.
Club
  • Lava Ignite Oxford (Night Club)
    Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD — 822 yards to the north.
  • The Bridge (Bar, Night Club, Dance Club)
    6-9 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2EW — 880 yards to the north.
  • The Plush Lounge (Gay Bar, Night Club)
    27 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU — 854 yards to the north.
  • The Cellar [Oxford] (Night Club)
    Frewin Court, Oxford, OX1 3HZ — 921 yards to the northeast.
Sports/recreation/activities
  • Oxford Ice Rink (Ice Skating)
    Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1RX — 329 yards to the north.
Restaurant/cafe
  • No1 Folly Bridge (Restaurant)
    1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB — 524 yards to the east.
Bar
University
Education
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Arts/entertainment/nightlife
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