
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Cherwell.
Lift Bridge over the Oxford Canal at Thrupp was constructed in the 19th century to allow for the passage of taller canal boats while maintaining road access. It is an example of early engineering adaptations to canal transport and remains an important local landmark reflecting the area's industrial heritage.
Places near here
Thrupp CrossScheduled monument · 215 yd
Sparrowgap Bridge, Oxford CanalListed building · 555 yd
Church of St GilesListed building · 664 yd
Shipton-on-Cherwell churchyard crossScheduled monument · 738 yd
Church FieldWood · 1.1 mi
Weaverley FurzeWood · 1.8 mi
Winston ChurchillHeritage attraction · 2.1 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.9 mi
Sparsey BridgeViewpoint · 3.4 mi
Flooded footpath by Sparsey BridgeHeritage place · 3.4 mi
Killingworth Castle, WoottonCastle, fort or tower · 3.9 miOther information
Photo: Neil Geering · CC BY-SA 2.0