Historic bridges · London
Bridge Over The River Darent
In or near Badgers Mount.
Bridge Over The River Darent — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shoreham · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over The River Darent, the nearest railway station is Shoreham, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for the bridge is TN14 7SE, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Over The River Darent is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1243736). 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. 5280 SHOREHAM SHOREHAM Church Street (North Side) Bridge over the River Darent TQ 5261 31/1168 10.9.54. II 2. The bridge consists of 3 low brick arches with stone buttressing and solid balustrade of red brick and flint rubble. The old ford still exists at the side of the bridge. The present structure is probably C19 although there was apparently a bridge here in the late C18 dating from mediaeval times. Listing NGR: TQ5204461638 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 447976 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Shoreham Aircraft Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation, particularly focusing on the Battle of Britain and local RAF memorials. Visitors can explore various exhibits related to aircraft and the contributions of pilots during the war.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over The River Darent is a Grade II listed bridge located in London. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit, contributing to the area's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3335, 0.1812
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Shoreham
- Postcode
- TN14 7SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Shoreham — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.shoreham-aircraft-museum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26536402 (CC0)
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Church of St Peter and St Paul
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Shoreham Aircraft Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over The River Darent?
- Bridge Over The River Darent is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN14 7SE), in the parish of Shoreham.
- What is Bridge Over The River Darent?
- Bridge Over The River Darent — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over The River Darent?
- The nearest railway station is Shoreham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN14 7SE.
- Is Bridge Over The River Darent a listed building?
- Bridge Over The River Darent is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over The River Darent a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over The River Darent is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over The River Darent free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over The River Darent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over The River Darent?
- The nearest railway station is Shoreham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN14 7SE.