Historic bridges · South East England
Godmersham Bridge
In or near Godmersham.
Godmersham 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
- Chilham · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Godmersham Bridge, the nearest railway station is Chilham, which is 3.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is CT4 7DT, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Godmersham 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 1185739). 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 TR 05 SE 4/28 27.11.57 GODMERSHAM CANTERBURY ROAD Godmersham Bridge II Bridge. C17 and C19. Inscription over centre arch dated 1698. Rubble, with brick parapet and approaching walls, with C19 red brick extension and causeway to east. Originally of 3 chamfered arches, with 2 battered piers on north side. Extended in red brick after 1810, to form one other arch over river, and 6 smaller arches for causeway. 4 pointed cut waters on south side, 2 brick, 2 stone. Inscription: 'Built by the Parish and NOT by the Country. Thomas Caster and Richard Austen SURWEIGHERS.' Listing NGR: TR0635450946 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 181530 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Godmersham Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2204, 0.9536
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Godmersham
- Postcode
- CT4 7DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26481037 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godmersham Bridge?
- Godmersham Bridge is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 7DT), in the parish of Godmersham.
- What is Godmersham Bridge?
- Godmersham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Godmersham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 7DT.
- Is Godmersham Bridge a listed building?
- Godmersham Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Godmersham Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Godmersham Bridge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Godmersham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Godmersham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Godmersham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 7DT.