Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over River Medway
In or near Penshurst.
Bridge Over River Medway — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Stuart Logan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penshurst · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River Medway, the nearest railway station is Penshurst, located 3 km away. The postcode for the bridge is TN11 8BQ, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over River Medway is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1243023). 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. 5280 PENSHURST ROGUES HILL (West Side) Bridge over River Medway TQ 5243 23/860 II 2. Narrow bridge of dressed stone probably C18. Stone parapet with canted ends finishing in octagonal piers with pointed caps. Single wide arch with keystone. Listing NGR: TQ5289943639 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 446424 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Medway is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1716, 0.1857
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Penshurst
- Postcode
- TN11 8BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penshurst — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26535738 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Medway?
- Bridge Over River Medway is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN11 8BQ), in the parish of Penshurst.
- What is Bridge Over River Medway?
- Bridge Over River Medway — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Medway?
- The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN11 8BQ.
- Is Bridge Over River Medway a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Medway is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Medway a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Medway is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over River Medway free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Medway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Medway?
- The nearest railway station is Penshurst, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN11 8BQ.