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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · East of England

Cringleford Bridge

In or near Swardeston.

Free admission

Cringleford Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.

Roadsign on Newmarket Road - geograph.org.uk - 4161894

Geographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Norwich · 4.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Cringleford Bridge is located in South Norfolk, with the nearest railway station being Norwich, approximately 4.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is NR4 6XA.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Cringleford Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1050565). 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 TG 10 NE CRINGLEFORD NEWMARKET ROAD 2/11 Cringleford Bridge 19-10-51 GV II* Bridge over river Yare, 1520 and 1780, ashlar limestone. Two 4-centred arches separated by pointed abutment to upstream and downstream sides. Parapets slightly splayed with terminal square piers having pyramidal caps. Upper soffits in stone dressed brick, lower soffits in stone. The bridge was widened 1780 by c.0.7m on either side; C18 arches c.0.25m wider all round with brick soffits. The previous bridge was destroyed by floods November 1519. The southern bank of the river Yare is now the boundary of the City of Norwich. The bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, Norfolk 205. Listing NGR: TG1998305952 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 226896 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cringleford Bridge is a scheduled monument located in the East of England. It is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the region's architectural heritage.

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

Coordinates
52.6068, 1.2474
County
Norfolk
Parish
Cringleford
Postcode
NR4 6XA
Parliamentary constituency
South Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Norwich4.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cringleford Bridge?
Cringleford Bridge is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR4 6XA), in the parish of Cringleford.
What is Cringleford Bridge?
Cringleford Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cringleford Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR4 6XA.
Is Cringleford Bridge a listed building?
Cringleford Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Cringleford Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Cringleford Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Cringleford Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR4 6XA.