Three Bridges, London

Three Bridges, properly known as Windmill Bridge, is a three-level crossing of bridges near Hanwell in west London, United Kingdom.[1] Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the bridges are a clever arrangement allowing the routes of the Grand Junction Canal, Great Western and Brentford Railway, and Windmill Lane to cross each other: road above canal above railway.[2][3] Work began in 1856, and was completed on 16 July 1859.[3] The project was Brunel's last before he died on 15 September 1859, just two months after its completion.

Windmill Bridge
View of the canal (middle level) and road (upper level) crossing the railway line looking east
TypeBridges
LocationHanwell
Coordinates51°30′16″N 0°21′20″W
OS grid referenceTQ 14246 79655
AreaEaling
Built16 July 1859 (1859-07-16)
ArchitectIsambard Kingdom Brunel
Official name: Windmill Bridge
Designated26 January 1970 (1970-01-26)
Reference no.1002020
Location of Windmill Bridge in Greater London

The structure is a scheduled monument.

See also

  • List of canal aqueducts in Great Britain

References

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