Historic bridges · South East England
Road Bridge Over River Avon
In or near Ashley Heath.
Road Bridge Over River Avon — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Kington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Lakeside, located 3.7 km away. Entry to the Road Bridge Over River Avon is free.
About
Road Bridge Over River Avon is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1350900). 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 SU 1405 RINGWOOD WEST STREET 15/6 Road bridge over River Avon 8.4.76 II Road bridge. Early C19. Dressed ashlar. 3 arched bridge, centre arch larger. Corbelled parapet on close-spaced stone corbels. Rounded stone coping. Each end stone piers of same height. Parapet rises to centre. Listing NGR: SU1441205254 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 143756 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Fish Inn is a historic 16th-century thatched pub located by the River Avon in Ringwood. It offers a cozy atmosphere with a focus on locally-sourced seasonal dishes and a variety of drinks, making it a great stop for visitors exploring the New Forest and nearby attractions.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Avon Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Road Bridge Over River Avon is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. This structure is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8462, -1.7984
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Ringwood
- Postcode
- BH24 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest West
- Phone
- 01425 473185
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 3.7 km
- Official site
- butcombe.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26634054 (CC0)
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Manor House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Road Bridge Over River Avon?
- Road Bridge Over River Avon is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH24 2AA), in the parish of Ringwood.
- What is Road Bridge Over River Avon?
- Road Bridge Over River Avon — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Road Bridge Over River Avon?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH24 2AA.
- Is Road Bridge Over River Avon a listed building?
- Road Bridge Over River Avon is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Road Bridge Over River Avon a protected site?
- Yes — Road Bridge Over River Avon 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 Road Bridge Over River Avon free to visit?
- Yes, Road Bridge Over River Avon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Road Bridge Over River Avon?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH24 2AA.