Historic bridges Β· South East England
Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church
In or near Bishopsbourne.
Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

John Salmon β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bekesbourne Β· 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church is located in Canterbury, Kent, with the postcode CT4 5ES. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1111808). 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 1. 5273 BEKESBOURNE OLD PALACE ROAD Bridge over Ford Near Parish Church TR 15 NE 9/115 II 2. Dated 1776. Single arched red brick bridge with stone coping. Inscription on south-west side now indecipherable. Listing NGR: TR1937455531 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 170969 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2568, 1.1432
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne
- Postcode
- CT4 5ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Bekesbourne β 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26405603 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church?
- Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 5ES), in the parish of Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne.
- What is Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church?
- Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 5ES.
- Is Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church a listed building?
- Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church a protected site?
- Yes β Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Ford Near Parish Church?
- The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 5ES.