Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)
In or near Charminster.
Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) — 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 · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach the Bridge Over River Frome Backwater by taking a train to Dorchester West station, which is 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT2 7SF. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1110616). 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 Bridge over River Frome 1. 5191 backwater on Charminster Road 200 yds north of junction with A37 (Maiden Newton road) SY 6891 1/134 II 2. Probably early C19. Portland ashlar with rusticated voussoirs. 3 elliptical arches. Cutwaters. Band. Brown brick parapet with ashlar coping. Iron scroll at south end of east parapet adjoining otherwise undistinguished railings. Listing NGR: SY6889091283 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 104203 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 Frome Backwater on Charminster Road is located in Stinsford, South-East England. This Grade II listed building is situated 200 yards north of the junction with A37 (Maiden Newton Road).
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- Coordinates
- 50.7203, -2.4421
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Stinsford
- Postcode
- DT2 7SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 1 km
- Official site
- www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26404311 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)?
- Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7SF), in the parish of Stinsford.
- What is Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)?
- Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7SF.
- Is Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7SF.