Historic bridges · South East England
Iford Bridge
In or near Stanpit.
Iford 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
- Christchurch · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Iford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Christchurch, located 1.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is BH6 5RG.
About
Iford 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 1108217). 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 BARRACK ROAD 5187 SZ 19 SW 5/48 Iford Bridge 14.10.53. II This bridge is in three sections over the River Stour. Mid C17 to late C18 early Cl9. The easternmost section dates from late C18 early C19. Red brick with stone coping to parapet. All arches now blocked to base of parapet but when exposed, six round-headed arches with stone linings to soffits. Arches alternately large and small with pilasters between them. In the centre, two pilasters form a blind, round-headed panel. The middle section is mid C17. Ashlar, mixed ironstone and Purbeck stone. Four round-headed arches with pointed cutwaters between. Red brick parapet with stone coping. The westernmost section is late C18. Grey ashlar with ironstone banding to cutwaters. Four round-headed arches with piers standing on mud islets, cornice above and parapet with coping. Cutwaters between arches with recessed circular panels above them on the south side of bridge. The asset was previously listed twice also at List entry 1153322. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13th April 2016. Listing NGR: SZ1375793538 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 101404 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Avon Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Iford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7413, -1.8064
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH6 5RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth East
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26402001 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iford Bridge?
- Iford Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH6 5RG), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Iford Bridge?
- Iford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Iford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH6 5RG.
- Is Iford Bridge a listed building?
- Iford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Iford Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Iford Bridge is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Iford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Iford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH6 5RG.