Historic bridges · South West England
Hixton Bridge
In or near Beer Hackett.
Hixton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hixton Bridge is located in Dorset, with the nearest railway station being Sherborne, approximately 3.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hixton Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1119170). 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 LEWESTON ST 61 SW LEWESTON MANOR 2/68 Hixon Bridge - II Road bridge over stream. Probably late C18. Rubble stone structure with rounded capping. Stepped plan, with narrower section in centre, widening at each end. Square terminal piers with curved pyramidal caps. Single low segmental arch. Listing NGR: ST6391012571 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 106086 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hixton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9115, -2.5147
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Leweston
- Postcode
- DT9 6EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26412541 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hixton Bridge?
- Hixton Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6EW), in the parish of Leweston.
- What is Hixton Bridge?
- Hixton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hixton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 6EW.
- Is Hixton Bridge a listed building?
- Hixton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hixton Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Hixton Bridge is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hixton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Hixton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hixton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6EW.