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Llanthony Bridge, Gloucester by Edward Smith, n.d. Oil on canvas, Museum of Gloucester. Llanthony Bridge, Gloucester.jpg
Llanthony Bridge, Gloucester by Edward Smith, n.d. Oil on canvas, Museum of Gloucester.

Llanthony Road Bridge is a bridge over the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal in the Gloucester Docks and High Orchard area. It is the third bridge on the site. [2]

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References

  1. "Llanthony Bridge, Gloucester - Art UK". artuk.org.
  2. "Bridge". www.movablebridges.org.uk.

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Coordinates: 51°51′42″N2°15′13″W / 51.8616°N 2.2536°W / 51.8616; -2.2536