Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)
In or near Charminster.
Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 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 · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River Frome on Charminster Road, you can take a train to Dorchester West station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for the bridge is DT1 1XW, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 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 1110615). 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 Charminster Road 75 yds north of junction with A37 (Maiden Newton Road) SY 6391 1/132 II 2. Cl8 or earlier. Portland or Ridgeway ashlar. Red brick parapet with ashlar coping. 3 arches, flanking ones 2-centred, centre 1 segmental. 2 cutwaters with battered tops. Parapets splayed at either end, and continued for 3 yds north by rubble walls. Listing NGR: SY6890291179 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 104201 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 Charminster Road is located 75 yards north of the junction with A37 (Maiden Newton Road) in Dorchester, South-East England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7194, -2.4419
- 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: Q26404310 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)?
- Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1XW), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)?
- Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 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 On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton 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 Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Frome On Charminster Road 75 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1XW.