Historic bridges · South West England
Princes Bridge
In or near Charminster.
Princes Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Princes Bridge in Dorset, the nearest railway station is Dorchester South, which is 1 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is DT1 1LQ.
About
Princes 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 1324033). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Princes Bridge, originally Prince's Bridge, is a bridge in central Melbourne, Australia that spans the Yarra River. It is built on the site of one of the oldest river crossings in the city, and forms a gateway into the central city from the south. The bridge connects Swanston Street on the north bank of the Yarra River to St Kilda Road on the south bank, and carries road, tram and pedestrian traffic. The present bridge was built in 1888 and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Princes Bridge, originally Prince's Bridge, is a bridge in central Melbourne, Australia that spans the Yarra River. It is built on the site of one of the oldest river crossings in the city, and forms a gateway into the central city from the south. The bridge connects Swanston Street on the north bank of the Yarra River to St Kilda Road on the south bank, and carries road, tram and pedestrian traffic. The present bridge was built in 1888 and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Because of its position, Princes Bridge is often a focal point for celebratory events in Melbourne such as the Moomba Festival, New Year's Eve and many celebrations taking place on the Yarra River where it flows through the city.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
Princes Bridge is 30 metres (99 ft) wide and 120 metres (400 ft) long, with Harcourt granite squat half columns resting on the bluestone piers that support the three iron girder arch spans. The coat of arms on the bridge belong to the municipal councils who contributed towards the cost of construction. Other design features include an elaborate balustrade along the top of the bridge, and lamp standards crowning each pier. The bridge design bears a close resemblance to the earlier Blackfriars Bridge over the River Thames in London, a resemblance which was noted at its opening. Princes Bridge is wider, 30 metres compared with 26 metres, but with 3 spans of 33 metres and an overall length of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7142, -2.4262
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 1 km
- Opening
- {{Start date|df=yes|1888|10|04}}
- Official site
- www.teddybearmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26609693 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Princes Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Princes Bridge?
- Princes Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1LQ), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Princes Bridge?
- Princes Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Princes Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1LQ.
- Who owns Princes Bridge?
- Princes Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Princes Bridge a listed building?
- Princes Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Princes Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Princes Bridge is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Princes Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Princes Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Princes Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1LQ.