Historic bridges · London
Farningham Bridge
In or near Crockenhill.
Farningham Bridge — 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
- Eynsford · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Farningham Bridge, the nearest railway station is Eynsford, which is 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DA4 0DN. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Farningham Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1222229). 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 FARNINGHAM HIGH STREET 1. 5280 TQ 5467 9/91 1.8.52 Farningham Bridge II GV 2. The north parapet has a tablet on it recording:- "This bridge was built by order of the Court of Quarter Sessions. 1773. Edward Grey Arch." The south parapet has a tablet recording: - "Repaired by the County and widened by public subscription. 1833. John Whichcord Arch." (Whichcord was the County Surveyor of the time). It was necessary to keep the bridge in good repair as it carried the main London to Dover road on the line of the Roman Watling Street. The north side is of red brick and consists of 4 segmental arches with pointed cutwaters between. Stone parapet over. The south side is of buff bricks and consists of 3 segmental arches. Stone parapet over, the inside of which is of red brick. Listing NGR: TQ5460867037 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 414349 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Farningham Bridge is the site of a Roman corridor villa that dates back to the late 1st century AD and continued to be occupied into the 4th century. The site features a truncated wing and a corridor leading to a separate bath house, although nothing remains visible today as the excavation has been backfilled and grassed over.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farningham Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in London. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3813, 0.2202
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Farningham
- Postcode
- DA4 0DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26516575 (CC0)
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Campsites · 1.5 km
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Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul — church in Farningham, Kent, England, UK.
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Manor House Roman villa
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Farningham Roman villa I
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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The Royal Oak
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farningham Bridge?
- Farningham Bridge is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 0DN), in the parish of Farningham.
- What is Farningham Bridge?
- Farningham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Farningham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 0DN.
- Is Farningham Bridge a listed building?
- Farningham Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Farningham Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Farningham Bridge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Farningham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Farningham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farningham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA4 0DN.