High Bridge (Cricklade) 
Cricklade is the official limit of the navigable R. Thames, though realistically, only canoes or similar can use the river here.
Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

High Bridge (Cricklade)
is a place on the waterways
at the end of the River Thames (above Lechlade); past
Kempsford (St. Mary's Church) (5 miles and 4¾ furlongs
to the east).
The nearest place in the direction of Kempsford is Thames - Churn Junction (Junction of the River Thames and the River Churn);
½ furlongs
away.
There is no access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is good (a nice place to moor).
There is a bridge here which takes a minor road over the canal.
| Cricklade Pipe Bridge | 5½ furlongs | |
| Ermine Way Bridge | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Thames - Key Junction | 4 furlongs | |
| Cricklade - Thames Path | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Cricklade Sewage Works Bridge | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Thames - Churn Junction | ½ furlongs | |
| High Bridge (Cricklade) | ||
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Lechlade Marina
Cotswold Boat Hire — 12 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Cotswold Boat Hire
Grafton Lock — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Grafton Lock
Radcot Lock — 18 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Radcot LockNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Lechlade Marina
St. John's Lock — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Lechlade Marina — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Lechlade Marina
St. John's Lock — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Ha'penny Bridge Winding Hole — 11 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Ha'penny Bridge Winding Hole
St. John's Lock Weir Entrance — 11 miles, 5½ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's Lock Weir Entrance
St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 11 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 1
St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 2 — 11 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's Lock Weir Exit No 2
Grafton Lock Weir Entrance — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Grafton Lock Weir Entrance
Grafton Lock Weir Exit — 16 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Grafton Lock Weir Exit
Latton Junction — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the Cotswold Canals (Thames and Severn Canal - Main section) to Latton JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
St. John's Lock — 11 miles, 5¾ furlongs away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to St. John's LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction
Cotswold Boat Hire — 12 miles, 7 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Thames - Thames and Severn Canal - Coln Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Cotswold Boat HireDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![Town Bridge benchmark. A cutmark on the east side of the bridge. See https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm181921 for the entry in the Benchmark Database and [[[8079093]]] for a wider view. by Neil Owen – 20 May 2025](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/08/07/90/8079082_08c5cbba_120x120.jpg)
![Town Bridge, Cricklade. Spanning the young River Thames, there is thought to have been a bridge at this spot since at least the ninth century. The present single span stone bridge was rebuilt in 1854. In the middle of the parapet is a benchmark - see [[[8079082]]].The bridge is Grade II listed. by Neil Owen – 20 May 2025](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/08/07/90/8079093_c9315484_120x120.jpg)

![Cricklade features [2]. Town Bridge carries High Street over the River Thames. There has probably been a bridge at this spot since the 9th century but the existing one was rebuilt in 1852 as is recorded by the stone panels above the arch. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023113Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/56/6345653_68a815c2_120x120.jpg)

![Cricklade buildings [9]. Thames Hall was built in 1870 as a Wesleyan Chapel. It ceased to be used when the congregation amalgamated with the Primitive Methodists. It became known as the Priory Methodist hall and was used, at times, as an overspill chassroom for the school on the other side of the river.In 1964, the property was brought by the Trustees of the Cricklade Recreation Club to use for youth activities following the demolition of their hall next to the Town Hall. In 2007 Thames Hall was gifted to Cricklade Town Council by the Trustees and is still mainly used by the local Scout and Guide Groups.Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/56/6345670_806ae40c_120x120.jpg)





![Cricklade features [4]. An information board alongside Town Bridge which carries High Street over the River Thames.Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/56/6345655_4f943707_120x120.jpg)





![Cricklade buildings [10]. Built in 1860 as an infants school by 1874 it was known as St Mary's School and was accepting older children. It became St Mary's Girls School and admitted boys from 1923. The school was replaced in 1959 by the newly built Cricklade Church of England Controlled School. Now the building houses Meadowpark, a small independent school established in 1996. Listed for group value, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1183206Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/57/6345723_3a74c253_120x120.jpg)



![Cricklade features [3]. The River Thames looking downstream. Seen from Town Bridge which carries High Street.Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/56/6345654_7ad58364_120x120.jpg)
![Cricklade houses [20]. Number 68 High Street is 17th or 18th century and has an orthostatic wall joining the facade to the north. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023112Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/56/6345649_28d027ea_120x120.jpg)


![Cricklade houses [19]. Number 67 High Street, Little Cottage, is 17th or 18th century and is listed for group value, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1183194Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/56/6345645_b2327f4a_120x120.jpg)
![Cricklade houses [18]. Number 66 High Street is 17th or 18th century with a continuous timber lintel. Listed, grade II, with detyails at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356065Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/56/6345644_7e3ebcbf_120x120.jpg)
![Cricklade houses [21]. Numbers 2 and 3 the Priory are house in the nearer part with the gable to the road. The building is 17th century incorporating some medieval work, the remains of the Hospital of St. John the Baptist, founded for travellers, pre-1231. The outline of the hospital's east window can be seen in the gable. No 3 was refaced in 1809. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1284180Built against the rear of number 3 and facing the road, number 4 The Priory is early 19th century and is listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1356066Cricklade is the first town downstream on the River Thames. The town was founded by the Anglo-Saxons in the 9th century at the point where the Roman Ermin Way crosses the River Thames. It is one of the thirty burhs (fortified towns) recorded in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. The fortifications have been extensively excavated in several places on all four of its sides. by Michael Dibb – 25 August 2019](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/34/56/6345666_0a72c99b_120x120.jpg)

