Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge At Gatcombe House
In or near Carisbrooke.
Bridge At Gatcombe House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge At Gatcombe House, the nearest railway station is Wootton, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO30 3HL, and entry is free.
About
Bridge At Gatcombe House is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1292756). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details GATCOMBE SZ48NE GATCOMBE 1353-0/1/92 Bridge at Gatcombe House II Bridge, formerly to carriage drive. Mid C18. Built of tooled ashlar, splayed out at ends. Stone coping. Semi circular arch with keystone facing north when it was most visible, flat arch facing south. The carriage drive to Gatcombe House has now been turned to the other side of the house but an engraving of c1808 shows this was the original approach. Listing NGR: SZ4937885227 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 392696 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge At Gatcombe House is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, contributing to the landscape of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6644, -1.3027
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chillerton and Gatcombe
- Postcode
- PO30 3HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26580750 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge At Gatcombe House?
- Bridge At Gatcombe House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 3HL), in the parish of Chillerton and Gatcombe.
- What is Bridge At Gatcombe House?
- Bridge At Gatcombe House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge At Gatcombe House?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 3HL.
- Is Bridge At Gatcombe House a listed building?
- Bridge At Gatcombe House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge At Gatcombe House a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge At Gatcombe House is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge At Gatcombe House free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge At Gatcombe House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge At Gatcombe House?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 3HL.