Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Over The Great Stour
In or near Sturry.
Bridge Over The Great Stour — 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
- Sturry · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bridge Over The Great Stour is located in Canterbury, Kent, with the postcode CT2 0BX. The nearest railway station is Sturry, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over The Great Stour is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1336533). 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. 5273 FORDWICH FORDWICH ROAD Bridge over the Great Stour TR 17759 26/234 II 2. C18 brick bridge with stone coping. Keystone to round arch over river. Stone tablet on brackets, with cornice, on east side. Listing NGR: TR1796159806 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 171155 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: BLEAN WOODS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over The Great Stour is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2956, 1.1250
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Fordwich
- Postcode
- CT2 0BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Sturry — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26621017 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over The Great Stour?
- Bridge Over The Great Stour is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 0BX), in the parish of Fordwich.
- What is Bridge Over The Great Stour?
- Bridge Over The Great Stour — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over The Great Stour?
- The nearest railway station is Sturry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 0BX.
- Is Bridge Over The Great Stour a listed building?
- Bridge Over The Great Stour is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over The Great Stour a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over The Great Stour is part of the BLEAN WOODS National Nature Reserve and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over The Great Stour free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over The Great Stour is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over The Great Stour?
- The nearest railway station is Sturry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 0BX.