Historic bridges · South West England
Compton Dando Bridge
In or near Chewton Keynsham.
Compton Dando Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Keynsham · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Compton Dando Bridge, the nearest railway station is Keynsham, which is approximately 4.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is BS39 4LQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Compton Dando Bridge is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Details ST 66 SW COMPTON DANDO 6/44 Road Bridge over the River Chew 1.2.56 II G.V. Bridge over the River Chew. Late mediaeval; repaired and altered. Rubble with coped parapet. Three semi-circular arches; the central one is slightly larger; cutwaters between. Scheduled as an Ancient Monument - Avon County No. 160. Listing NGR: ST6470164688 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 32457 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
Compton Dando Bridge is a Grade II* listed bridge located in South-West England. This structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3801, -2.5086
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Compton Dando
- Postcode
- BS39 4LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Nearest railway station
- Keynsham — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642148 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Dando Bridge?
- Compton Dando Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS39 4LQ), in the parish of Compton Dando.
- What is Compton Dando Bridge?
- Compton Dando Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Compton Dando Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS39 4LQ.
- Is Compton Dando Bridge a listed building?
- Compton Dando Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Compton Dando Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Dando Bridge is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Compton Dando Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Compton Dando Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Compton Dando Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS39 4LQ.