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)
1962, Swindon, looking east of "Badgers" occupation bridge site
089 Near Swindon looking north 132827 July 1978
1978, Near Swindon looking north