Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River
In or near Hillington.
Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands,
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1168624). 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 HILLINGTON FLITCHAM ROAD TF 72 NW 3/30 East gateway to Hillington Hall with attached wall and bridge over the Babingley River II Gateway, c1824, by W.J. Donthorne, carstone with Sandringham sandstone dressings; Gothick style; irregular plan, central archway, single storey bay to south, 3-storeyed octagonal turret to north. East facade to road: 4-centred limestone arch with ffolkes arms in stone above. Embattled stepped gable parapet with string course over arch, open work gates to arch in wood and iron. South bay with blocked 2-light mullioned Gothick window, embattled parapet and string course; clasping octagonal buttresses with embattled parapets to south angles in Sandringham sandstone. 3 storeyed octagonal tower to right of arch with embattled parapet having string course with grotesques, 2-light Gothick windows to south-east and north-east of ground floor, and to east face of 1st and 2nd floor. Rear: archway as to east facade without shield, plain parapet to south bay and to projection in front of north tower. Double lights to south and north. Interior: ruinous at time of survey, north tower floorless, fireplace to east wall of ground floor, doors with Gothick panels; copper to fireplace of south room. Attached wall to north of small carstone with brick coping. Attached road bridge over the Babingley river in carstone with brick coping, canted splays, stepped embattled parapets, central limestone plaque on east parapet showing boundary between Flitcham Parish and Hillington Parish, limestone shield on west parapet with ffolkes fleur de lys; low arches in brick. Listing NGR: TF7279226216 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 222140 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over The Babingley River, located at Tf 728 262 in Hillington, Norfolk, is a Grade II listed structure. It serves as the east gateway to Hillington Hall and features an attached wall alongside the bridge.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8057, 0.5621
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Hillington
- Postcode
- PE31 6BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26461869 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River?
- Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31 6BW), in the parish of Hillington.
- What is Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River?
- Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands,
- How do I get to Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River?
- Drivers can use postcode PE31 6BW.
- Is Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River a listed building?
- Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over The Babingley River At Tf 728 262 East Gateway To Hillington Hall With Attached Wall And Bridge Over The Babingley River?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31 6BW. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.