Bushy Leaze/ Badgers Bridge

Historic Map

Bushey Leaze or Badgers bridge was a single arch stone farm accommodation bridge, built in 1803 by Thomas Blinman for the Canal Company and cost £37 37s 9d.

This bridge was blown up in 1943 as part of an Army exercise in preparation for the D-Day landings.

4.18.2 Swindon (516n)
Swindon, looking east of "Badgers" occupation bridge site
088 Near Swindon looking south 132827 July 1978
Near Swindon looking south
089 Near Swindon looking north 132827 July 1978
Near Swindon looking north
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