Historic bridges · South East England
Hawkenbury Bridge
In or near Headcorn.
Hawkenbury 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
- Staplehurst · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hawkenbury Bridge is located in Maidstone, Kent, with the postcode TN12 0DT. The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, which is 1.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hawkenbury 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 1367467). 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 STAPLEHURST HEADCORN ROAD TQ 74 SE 3/103 Hawkenbury Bridge (also noted under Hawkenbury Road, Hawkenbury, Headcorn) II Partly in Headcorn civil parish. Road bridge. Part C15, part C18, with C19 or C20 alterations. Uneven blocks of roughly coursed stone. Parapet of C19 or C20 red and grey brick in Flemish bond with grey brick dressings. 4 arches. 2 south arches probably C18, rounded, with ashlared soffits and voussoirs. North arch similar but much lower. Second arch from north 4-centred, low, with ashlared voussoirs and stone rubble soffit. 4 rectangular C19 or C20 red and grey brick cutwaters to east. Bridge widened to west with C19 or C20 red and grey brick. Listing NGR: TQ7812543568 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 174570 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Beult SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawkenbury Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1715, 0.5719
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Staplehurst
- Postcode
- TN12 0DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Staplehurst — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26648967 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkenbury Bridge?
- Hawkenbury Bridge is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN12 0DT), in the parish of Staplehurst.
- What is Hawkenbury Bridge?
- Hawkenbury Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hawkenbury Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN12 0DT.
- Is Hawkenbury Bridge a listed building?
- Hawkenbury Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hawkenbury Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Hawkenbury Bridge is part of the River Beult SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hawkenbury Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Hawkenbury Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hawkenbury Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN12 0DT.