Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road
In or near Charminster.
Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster 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 · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster 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 1324445). 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 on A37 (Maiden Newton road) 50 yds north of junction with Charminster Road. SY 6891 1/131 II 2. Probably early or mid C19. Brown brick. Rusticated Portland ashlar voussoirs and keystone. 2 segmental arches. Cutwaters. Ashlar band. Parapet with ashlar coping. Listing NGR: SY6884091166 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 104200 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 on the A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is located 50 yards north of the junction with Charminster Road in Dorchester, South-East England. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7193, -2.4428
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26610069 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road?
- Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1XW), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road?
- Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1XW.
- Is Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Frome On A37 (Maiden Newton Road) 50 Yards North Of Junction With Charminster Road?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1XW.