Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727
In or near Fortuneswell.
Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 — 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
- Weymouth · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, located 7 km away. The postcode for the Bridge in Touts Quarry is DT5 2EN, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates (latitude 50.5535, longitude -2.4459). Entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1281839). 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 PORTLAND SY67SE WIDE STREET, Yeates 969-1/1/191 (West side (off)) Bridge in Touts Quarry at NGR SY 685 727 II Foot bridge over track or quarry rail bed. Dated 1854. Dry-laid thin-bedded Portland stone with ashlar dressings. Set between natural rock revetments where track cut through, arch c 2.5m wide and 3.5m to crown, to tunnel vault c4m long, in good dressed quoins and voussoirs, including cranked single stone voussoir at haunches; above crown a plain stone with inscription 'J.C.LANO 1854'. Bridge rises to c 5.5m, without parapets, and with overgrown earth walkway. On the NW side, which is overgrown with ivy (June 1991), there is an adit on the N side, blocked with loose masonry at c 3m depth. A flight of 27 concrete steps descends by the S abutment. The name Lano occurs amongst the inscriptions in the churchyard to St. George Reforne; this is a well-built structure with some design pretension in an abandoned quarry area. Listing NGR: SY6850972730 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 382082 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Tout Quarries is a nature reserve located on Portland, known for its stone sculptures and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore a network of paths that lead to various sculptures and enjoy views over Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour. The site also features unique flora, including rare lichens and wildflowers, making it an educational resource for nature enthusiasts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge in Touts Quarry is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. Its designation indicates architectural and historical significance, though specific details about its construction or design are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5535, -2.4459
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 2EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Phone
- 01305 264620
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 7 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26570853 (CC0)
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Royal Portland Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727?
- Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 2EN), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727?
- Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 2EN.
- Is Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 a listed building?
- Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge In Touts Quarry At Ngr Sy 685 727?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 2EN.