Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over River Wensum
In or near Pattesley.
Bridge Over River Wensum — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mark Hobbs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River Wensum, the nearest railway station is Walsingham, located 7.8 km away. The postcode for the bridge is NR21 9AY, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Over River Wensum is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1171254). 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. 5320 FAKENHAM HEMPT0N ROAD Bridge over River Wensum TF 9129 SE 4/114 II GV 2. 1833. Yellow brick. Three low round arches, centre slightly larger, with rounded cutwaters. Stone string course, over which is brick parapet with stone coping and octagonal piers at ends and 3 sections of cast iron railings at centre with stone piers between, one pier missing. Built in the place of a ford. Listing NGR: TF9199429332 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 222979 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History is the only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales, showcasing equipment used for gas production from coal. Visitors can explore displays related to lighting, heating, and cooking, providing insights into the industrial heritage of the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Wensum is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8273, 0.8483
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Fakenham
- Postcode
- NR21 9AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- 07716 862555
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 7.8 km
- Opening
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.00 – 1.00; closed 1st November 2026 until 1st April 2027
- Official site
- fakenhamgasmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26465093 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Wensum?
- Bridge Over River Wensum is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 9AY), in the parish of Fakenham.
- What is Bridge Over River Wensum?
- Bridge Over River Wensum — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Wensum?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21 9AY.
- Is Bridge Over River Wensum a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Wensum is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Wensum a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Wensum is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over River Wensum free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Wensum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Wensum?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 9AY.