Historic bridges · East of England
Fordstreet Bridge
In or near Wakes Colne.
Fordstreet Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fordstreet Bridge, the nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, located 2.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CO6 3PH.
About
Fordstreet Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1273567). 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. FORDHAM FORDS STREET 5214 Fordstreet Bridge TL 92 NW 29/7 GV II 2. Circa 1800. Bridge over River Colne, of 2 round-arched spans built in red brick English bond with circular piercing in the central spandrel, the central pier has semi-domical stone cutwaters. The land imposts have been widened recently by curved brick walls to east and west. Modern concrete roadway over with metal balustrading. Listing NGR: TL9202427099 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 417806 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fordstreet Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East of England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9093, 0.7903
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Aldham
- Postcode
- CO6 3PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26563298 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Fordham
Villages · 1.1 km
Crepping Hall
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Fordham war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Chappel
Museums · 2.7 km
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Museums · 2.8 km
East Anglian Railway Museum
Museums · 2.8 km
Restoration Shed
Museums · 2.9 km
Wakes Colne
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
Cooks Hall
Historic houses · 3.0 km
Great Tey
Villages · 3.0 km
Iron Latch
Wildlife reserves · 3.2 km
Copford
Towns & cities · 3.2 km
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Crepping Hall
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Fordham war memorial
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East Anglian Railway Museum
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Where to eat & stay near Fordstreet Bridge
Places to stay
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Colchester Country Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fordstreet Bridge?
- Fordstreet Bridge is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 3PH), in the parish of Aldham.
- What is Fordstreet Bridge?
- Fordstreet Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fordstreet Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6 3PH.
- Is Fordstreet Bridge a listed building?
- Fordstreet Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fordstreet Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Fordstreet Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fordstreet Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 3PH.