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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· South West England

Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate

In or near Easter Compton.

Free admission

Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Tree roots, Blaise Castle Estate - geograph.org.uk - 4194230

Derek Harper β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Sea Mills Β· 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish in Blaise Castle Estate, you can take a train to Sea Mills station, which is 2.5 km away. The postcode for the location is BS9 2RX, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1208152). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2024

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Heritage listing

Details BRISTOL ST5578 HENBURY ROAD, Henbury 901-1/20/1366 (South West side) 04/03/77 Bridge at Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate II Bridge. c1812. Small rustic bridge over the arm of an artificial pool. Part of JS Harford's last scheme, the carriage drive to Combe Dingle. Listing NGR: ST5590178175 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 379734 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bridge at Giant's Soap Dish is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Blaise Castle Estate in South Wales. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the estate.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5008, -2.6367
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS9 2RX
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol North West
Nearest railway station
Sea Mills β€” 2.5 km

Sources

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Goram's Chair

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Castles Β· South West England

Blaise Castle

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Where to eat & stay near Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate

Places to stay

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Hotels Β· South West England

Henbury Lodge Hotel

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B&Bs Β· South West England

Ferndale Mews

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Campsites Β· South West England

Brockmead Scout Camp Site

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Campsites Β· South West England

Camp Baboon

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Hotels Β· South West England

OYO The Regency

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Campsites Β· South West England

Enneywevers

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

Blaise Inn Public House

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Lamplighters Public House

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Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Blackboy Inn

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The Anchor

Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Anchor

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Restaurants Β· South West England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate?
Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS9 2RX), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
What is Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate?
Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate?
The nearest railway station is Sea Mills, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS9 2RX.
Is Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate a listed building?
Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate a protected site?
Yes β€” Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate free to visit?
Yes, Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate?
The nearest railway station is Sea Mills, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS9 2RX.