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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South West England

Bridge Over The River Chew

In or near Chelwood.

Free admission

Bridge Over The River Chew — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Pensford bridge, church and viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 2852386

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Keynsham · 6.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bridge Over The River Chew, the nearest railway station is Keynsham, which is 6.4 km away. The postcode for the location is BS39 4AQ. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bridge Over The River Chew is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1129492). 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 ST 66 SW PUBLOW CHURCH STREET, Pensford 6/190 Bridge over the River Chew 21.9.60 II G.V. Bridge. Late mediaeval. Rubble. 3 arches, the central one is slightly pointed and the west one is pointed with freestone buttresses. Cutwaters between and restored parapet. Listing NGR: ST6186863719 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 32619 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge Over The River Chew is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3712, -2.5492
Parish
Publow
Postcode
BS39 4AQ
Parliamentary constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham
Nearest railway station
Keynsham6.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Over The River Chew?
Bridge Over The River Chew is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS39 4AQ), in the parish of Publow.
What is Bridge Over The River Chew?
Bridge Over The River Chew — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge Over The River Chew?
The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS39 4AQ.
Is Bridge Over The River Chew a listed building?
Bridge Over The River Chew is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Over The River Chew a protected site?
Yes — Bridge Over The River Chew is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bridge Over The River Chew free to visit?
Yes, Bridge Over The River Chew is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Over The River Chew?
The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS39 4AQ.