Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston
In or near Godmanstone.
Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston — 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
- Dorchester West · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River Cerne at Forston, the nearest railway station is Dorchester West, located 6.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is DT2 7AB. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1119095). 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 CHARMINSTER SY 69 NE FORSTON 3/24 Bridge over River Cerne at Forston - II Bridge, giving access to Forston House. Late C18. Brick walls in Flemish bond with stone copings. Two segmental brick arches with a stone cutwater both up and downstream. The parapet walls have curving ends which terminate in brick pedestals. Listing NGR: SY6652495877 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 106212 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Cerne at Forston is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. This designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7615, -2.4760
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Charminster
- Postcode
- DT2 7AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26412477 (CC0)
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Godmanstone
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Godmanstone Manor
Manor houses · 1.5 km
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All Saints Church, Nether Cerne
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Nether Cerne Manor
Stately homes · 2.4 km
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Charminster Cemetery
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston?
- Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7AB), in the parish of Charminster.
- What is Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston?
- Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7AB.
- Is Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Cerne At Forston?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7AB.