Historic bridges · South East England
Newenden Bridge
In or near Newenden.
Newenden Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Northiam · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newenden Bridge, the nearest railway station is Northiam, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is TN31 6FE, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Newenden Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1005190). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Newenden Bridge (also known as Rother Bridge) is a Grade II* listed road bridge and scheduled monument in Newenden, carrying the A28 between Tenterden and Hastings over the River Rother. It crosses the county boundary between Kent and Sussex.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Newenden Bridge offers a variety of outdoor activities along the River Rother, including boat hire for kayaking, canoeing, and rowing. Visitors can also enjoy camping with scenic views and river cruises to nearby attractions like Bodiam Castle.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Newenden Bridge (also known as Rother Bridge) is a Grade II* listed road bridge and scheduled monument in Newenden, carrying the A28 between Tenterden and Hastings over the River Rother. It crosses the county boundary between Kent and Sussex.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The bridge was constructed in 1706 as a joint venture between Kent and Sussex councils, according to an inscription on the parapet. It is a multi-span bridge constructed of sandstone and features three medieval style round-head arches. The downstream side to the east features shouldered buttresses, while the upstream side to the west has pointed cut-waters. The lower portion of these has been reinforced with white brick at a later date. and Grade II* listed in 1961.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0135, 0.6148
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Northiam
- Postcode
- TN31 6FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Phone
- 01797 330025
- Nearest railway station
- Northiam — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.bodiamboatingstation.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17555906 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newenden Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bodiam Boating Station
Natural landmarks · 0.0 km
Bodiam boating station
Campsites · 0.1 km
Newenden Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Northiam railway station
Museums · 0.4 km
Newenden
Towns & cities · 0.5 km
Lossenham Manor
Manor houses · 0.9 km
Eagles Garth Caravan and Camping
Campsites · 2.1 km
Castle Toll Saxon burgh and medieval fort
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Castle Toll
Castles · 2.1 km
Children's Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.2 km
Goteley Old Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Silverden Manor
Stately homes · 2.3 km
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Newenden Village Sign
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newenden Bridge?
- Newenden Bridge is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN31 6FE), in the parish of Northiam.
- What is Newenden Bridge?
- Newenden Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newenden Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Northiam, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN31 6FE.
- Is Newenden Bridge a listed building?
- Newenden Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Newenden Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Newenden Bridge is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Newenden Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Newenden Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newenden Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Northiam, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN31 6FE.