Historic bridges · South West England
Old Forge Bridge
In or near Symonds Yat.
Old Forge Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Forge Bridge in Herefordshire, the nearest railway station is Rookwood, located 8.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Old Forge Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1302396). 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 SO 51 NE GOODRICH CP OLD FORGE 6/71 Old Forge Bridge II Road bridge over Garren brook. Early C19. Sandstone ashlar. Single span, with pronounced keystone slightly recessed in square-headed surround with corbelled head, solid parapet with central rectangular panel flanked by small pair of ogee headed panels. Listing NGR: SO5591018413 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 153862 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Forge Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South Wales. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8625, -2.6417
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Whitchurch
- Postcode
- HR9 6DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26589557 (CC0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Forge Bridge?
- Old Forge Bridge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 6DF), in the parish of Whitchurch.
- What is Old Forge Bridge?
- Old Forge Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Forge Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR9 6DF.
- Is Old Forge Bridge a listed building?
- Old Forge Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Old Forge Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Old Forge Bridge is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Old Forge Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Forge Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Forge Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 6DF. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.