Historic bridges · South East England
Hertsfield Bridges
In or near Headcorn.
Hertsfield Bridges — 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 · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hertsfield Bridges, the nearest railway station is Staplehurst, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TN12 0RL, and entry is free.
About
Hertsfield Bridges is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1060786). 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 BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA CHART HILL ROAD TQ 74 NE 2/8 Herstfield Bridges 25.7.52 II* Partly in Staplehurst civil parish. Bridge over several streams of river Beult. Probably C14 or C15, with later alterations. Ragstone. Low parapet rebuilt in buff brick with engineering brick coping. 6 low arches; 2 pairs towards centre and single arch towards each end. Triangular heads to arches, with chamfered jambs and heads to east and chamfered heads to west. Ashlared soffits. No cutwaters. Road about 10 feet wide. Bridge approximately 300 feet long. Coping surmounted by wooden posts with iron rails. Broad refuge between two central pairs of arches. Listing NGR: TQ7825046762 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 174468 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
Hertsfield Bridges is a Grade II* listed bridge located in South-East England. This designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1923, 0.5496
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Staplehurst
- Postcode
- TN12 0RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Staplehurst — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17545007 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hertsfield Bridges?
- Hertsfield Bridges is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN12 0RL), in the parish of Staplehurst.
- What is Hertsfield Bridges?
- Hertsfield Bridges — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hertsfield Bridges?
- The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN12 0RL.
- Is Hertsfield Bridges a listed building?
- Hertsfield Bridges is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Hertsfield Bridges a protected site?
- Yes — Hertsfield Bridges is part of the River Beult SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hertsfield Bridges free to visit?
- Yes, Hertsfield Bridges is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hertsfield Bridges?
- The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN12 0RL.