Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over River Yar
In or near Godshill.
Bridge Over River Yar — 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
- Shanklin · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River Yar, the nearest railway station is Shanklin, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for the bridge is PO38 3JX, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Over River Yar is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1209228). 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 GODSHILL SZ5281 BEACON ALLEY 1353-0/7/123 Bridge over River Yar II Bridge. Early C19. Red brick in Sussex bond with some black headers. Tooled stone coping ramped up in centre. Semi-circular arch with keystone and stone cutwater on upstream side. Listing NGR: SZ5191581238 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 392731 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Yar is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building is notable for its architectural significance and contribution to the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6285, -1.2674
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Godshill
- Postcode
- PO38 3JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26504295 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Yar?
- Bridge Over River Yar is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 3JX), in the parish of Godshill.
- What is Bridge Over River Yar?
- Bridge Over River Yar — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Yar?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 3JX.
- Is Bridge Over River Yar a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Yar is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Yar a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Yar is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over River Yar free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Yar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Yar?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 3JX.