Little Wittenham Bridge

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Coordinates51°38′15″N 1°10′47″W / 51.637395°N 1.179806°W / 51.637395; -1.179806
CarriesFootpath
Little Wittenham Bridge
Little Wittenham Bridge
Coordinates51°38′15″N 1°10′47″W / 51.637395°N 1.179806°W / 51.637395; -1.179806
CarriesFootpath
CrossesRiver Thames
LocaleDorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Characteristics
DesignArch
MaterialIron and wood
Height15 feet 3 inches (4.65 m)[1]
Location
Interactive map of Little Wittenham Bridge

Little Wittenham Bridge is a footbridge across the River Thames in England near Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. It is just downstream of Day's Lock on the reach above Benson Lock and connects Little Wittenham to Dorchester.[citation needed]

The bridge spans the river in two sections with Lock House Island in between. The lock house, built in 1928 is situated on the island.[citation needed]

Until 2018, the bridge was one of two used in the World Poohsticks Championships for the heats, and was used as the bridge for the final of the event.[citation needed]

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