Little Wittenham Bridge
Bridge in Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
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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]
Little Wittenham Bridge | |
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Little Wittenham Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 51.637395°N 1.179806°W |
| Carries | Footpath |
| Crosses | River Thames |
| Locale | Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch |
| Material | Iron and wood |
| Height | 15 feet 3 inches (4.65 m)[1] |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Little Wittenham Bridge | |
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]
