Historic bridges · South West England
Burden's Ball Bridge
In or near South Newton.
Burden's Ball Bridge — 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
- Salisbury · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Burden's Ball Bridge is located in Wiltshire, with the nearest railway station being Salisbury, approximately 4 km away. The postcode for navigation is SP2 0HP, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Burden's Ball Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1023727). 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. 5409 NORTH STREET (North-West Side) Burden's Ball Bridge SU 0931 5/27A 4.8.51. II 2. C18 or early C19, ashlar. 2 low arches with central breakwater; keystones into band. Parapet and curved cope. End piers. Curved ends. 3 glance stones to east side, west side widened. Listing NGR: SU0991231521 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 319268 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Burden's Ball Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, reflecting the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0829, -1.8599
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Wilton
- Postcode
- SP2 0HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26274681 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burden's Ball Bridge?
- Burden's Ball Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP2 0HP), in the parish of Wilton.
- What is Burden's Ball Bridge?
- Burden's Ball Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burden's Ball Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP2 0HP.
- Is Burden's Ball Bridge a listed building?
- Burden's Ball Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Burden's Ball Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Burden's Ball Bridge is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burden's Ball Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Burden's Ball Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burden's Ball Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP2 0HP.