Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Moorhampton Bridge
In or near Vowchurch.
Moorhampton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moorhampton Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1178465). 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 The asset was previously listed twice also under the parish of Bacton at List entry 1302330. That entry was removed from the List on 26 November 2024. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26 November 2024. The GIS triangle depiction was moved slightly from SO3818932586 to SO381632584, thus placing it on the parish boundary between Abbey Dore and Bacton which passes through the building. The grid reference was removed from the Details text. ABBEY DORE CP SO 33 SE 5/25 Moorhampton Bridge and abutments extending about 18 metres to West II Bridge over River Dore. Probably mid-C19. Roughly coursed sandstone rubble with sandstone dressings. Single segmental arch with projecting keystone set in square-headed recessed panel which has a dentilled course at the top. Parapets are slightly cambered over arch; both parapets and abutments have flat copings. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 155077 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moorhampton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South Wales. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9883, -2.9016
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Abbey Dore
- Postcode
- HR2 0AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26473193 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moorhampton Bridge?
- Moorhampton Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0AJ), in the parish of Abbey Dore.
- What is Moorhampton Bridge?
- Moorhampton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moorhampton Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0AJ.
- Is Moorhampton Bridge a listed building?
- Moorhampton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Moorhampton Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Moorhampton Bridge is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Moorhampton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Moorhampton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moorhampton Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0AJ. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.