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Drinkwater's Field Bridge No 231A

 
Woodstock Road, Yarnton OX5 1GD, United Kingdom (A44)
Address is taken from a point 303 yards away.
 

Drinkwater's Field Bridge No 231A carries the M5 motorway over the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) just past the junction with The Exeter Ship Canal.

Early plans of what would become the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) were drawn up by Hugh Henshall in 1816 but problems with Oldpool Inclined plane caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1888. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Wokingham to Sumerlease canal at Horsham, the difficulty of tunneling through the Bracknell Hills caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Macclesfield instead. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Guildford never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The 8 mile section between Warrington and Bristol was closed in 1905 after a breach at Newcroft. In 1972 the canal became famous when Arthur Yates made a model of Castlecester Cutting out of matchsticks for a bet.

Information about the place
Drinkwater's Field Bridge No 231A is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Wolvercote Junction (Junction of Duke's Cut with Oxford Canal) (2½ furlongs and 1 lock to the south) and Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 (Kidlington half a mile north) (1 mile and 3¾ furlongs and 1 lock to the north).
 
 
The nearest place in the direction of Wolvercote Junction is Wolvercote Junction Water Point; 1¾ furlongs away.
 
The nearest place in the direction of Yarnton Lane Bridge No 228 is Drinkwater's Lift Bridge No 231; ¼ furlongs away.

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There is a bridge here which takes a track over the canal.

Northern Bypass Road Bridge No 232A3½ furlongs
Wolvercote Junction Moorings2¾ furlongs
Wolvercote Junction2½ furlongs
Duke's Lock No 442¼ furlongs
Wolvercote Junction Water Point 1¾ furlongs
Drinkwater's Field Bridge No 231A
Drinkwater's Lift Bridge No 231 ¼ furlongs
King's Bridge No 2302 furlongs
Site of Alchemy Boatbuilders2½ furlongs
Stratfield Brake Bridge No 2294½ furlongs
Kidlington Green Pipe Bridges5½ furlongs
 
 
Amenities

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 Waitrose
 Starbucks
 Farm Shop
 KFC
 A34 Peartree Services
 Shell
 Shell Fuel Card
 
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External websites
 Oxford Canal Walk - Part One - Oxford to Thrupp - YouTube — associated with Oxford Canal
A walk along the Oxford Canal (Southern Section) from Oxford to Thrupp Wide
 
Nearest facilities

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Nearest water point

In the direction of Napton Junction

Langford Lane Bridge No 224 — 2 miles, 6 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Wolvercote Junction Water Point — 1¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
St Edwards Lift Bridge No 238 — 1 mile, 6¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Oxford Visitor Moorings — 3 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Shifford Lock — 13 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Shifford Lock
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Bridge Marine

Nearest rubbish disposal

In the direction of Napton Junction

Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf Bridge No 206 — 10 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock

Nearest chemical toilet disposal

In the direction of Napton Junction

Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Wolvercote Sanitary Station — 6¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock

Nearest place to turn

In the direction of Napton Junction

Thrupp Wide — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Shipton Weir Junction — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Enslow Winding Hole — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Kirtlington Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
The Cleeves Winding Hole — 10 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Wolvercote Junction — 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Bypass Reservoir Junction — 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Bypass Reservoir Junction
Duke's Cut Junction — 1 mile, 1 furlong and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction
Hythe Bridge Arm Winding Hole — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm
Thames - Wharf Stream Junction — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Thames - Wharf Stream Junction
Castle Mill Stream Junction — 3 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Castle Mill Stream Junction
Sheepwash Channel Junction — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction
Bossoms Boat Yard — 3 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Bossoms Boat Yard
Osney Lock Weir Exit — 3 miles, 6½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Osney Lock Weir Exit
Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit — 4 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Pinkhill Lock Weir Exit
Thames - Cherwell Junction — 5 miles, ½ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames - Cherwell Junction
Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1 — 6 miles and 4 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Entrance No 1
Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1 — 6 miles, 1 furlong and 5 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Iffley Lock Weir Exit No 1
Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames) — 7 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Sandford Lock Weir Exit (Thames)

Nearest self-operated pump-out

In the direction of Napton Junction

Aubreys Lift Bridge No 221 — 3 miles, 3½ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Thrupp Cruising Club — 3 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Eynsham Lock — 3 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Eynsham Lock
Abingdon Lock — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Lock
Rushey Lock — 17 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Rushey Lock

Nearest boatyard pump-out

In the direction of Napton Junction

Enslow Wharf — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Heyford Wharf — 11 miles and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction
Aynho Wharf — 17 miles, ¼ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Napton Junction

In the direction of End of Hythe Bridge Arm

Oxford Cruisers Marina — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Wolvercote Junction, then on the Oxford Canal (Duke's Cut) to Duke's Cut Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Oxford Cruisers Marina
Abingdon Bridge Marine — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Isis Lock Junction, then on the River Thames (Sheepwash Channel) to Sheepwash Channel Junction, then on the River Thames (above Oxford) to Osney Bridge, then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Abingdon Bridge Marine
Direction of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
 
 
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Drinkwater is a surname of English medieval origin. The German equivalent is Trinkwasser, in Italian Bevilacqua and in French Boileau. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Arthur Thomas Drinkwater (1894–1972), Australian-born World War I flying ace
  • Ben Drinkwater (1910–1949), motor-cycle racer
  • Bert Drinkwater (1895–1947), Australian footballer
  • Carol Drinkwater (born 1948), Anglo-Irish actress and author
  • Charles Drinkwater (soccer), American soccer player
  • Danny Drinkwater (born 1990), English football player
  • Graham Drinkwater (1875–1946), Canadian ice hockey player, businessman and philanthropist
  • Harry Drinkwater (1844–1895), British architect
  • Harold Drinkwater (1855–1925) British botanical artist
  • John Drinkwater (musician, technologist), (born 1957), English musician and sound technologist
  • John Drinkwater (playwright), (1882–1937), English poet and dramatist
  • John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune (1801–1851), British mathematician, educator, polymath known for his contributions in promoting women's education in British colonial India. He founded "Hindu Female School" in Calcutta (now Kolkata) which is now known as "Bethune School" and "Bethune College" (The first women's college in India)
  • John F. Drinkwater (born 1947), British historian
  • Josh Drinkwater (born 1992), Australian rugby player
  • Peter Drinkwater (1750–1801) English textile businessman
  • Ray Drinkwater (1931–2008), British soccer player
  • Ros Drinkwater (born 1944), Scottish-born actress
  • Sean T. Drinkwater (born 1972) American musician
  • Skip Drinkwater American record producer
  • Terry Drinkwater (1936–1989), American television and radio journalist
  • William Drinkwater (1812–1909), Manx judge

Fictional characters:

  • Gerris Drinkwater, in A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin
  • Nathaniel Drinkwater, protagonist of a series of novels by Richard Woodman

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