Historic bridges · South West England
Samways Bridge Over River Frome
In or near Maiden Newton.
Samways Bridge Over River Frome — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Samways Bridge Over River Frome, the nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT2 9NF, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Samways Bridge Over River Frome is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1288472). 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 FRAMPTON SY 6195, 6295, 6395, 6194, SOUTHOVER 6294, 6394 9/49 Samways Bridge over river Frome (formerly listed as 26-1-56 Sandway Bridge) GV II Bridge over river (West drive to Frampton House). Late C18. Brick (English bond) with brick copings. 3 spans. Segmental arches with cutwaters. Brick roundels in the spandrels with defaced busts, on upstream side. Bassed roundels on the downstream side. Wooden post-and-rail construction for parapet, with diagonal strutting between. Listing NGR: SY6239894960 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 399535 Legacy System: LBS
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.
Place summary
Samways Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the River Frome in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7530, -2.5344
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Frampton
- Postcode
- DT2 9NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26576863 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Samways Bridge Over River Frome?
- Samways Bridge Over River Frome is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9NF), in the parish of Frampton.
- What is Samways Bridge Over River Frome?
- Samways Bridge Over River Frome — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Samways Bridge Over River Frome?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 9NF.
- Is Samways Bridge Over River Frome a listed building?
- Samways Bridge Over River Frome is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Samways Bridge Over River Frome a protected site?
- Yes — Samways Bridge Over River Frome is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Samways Bridge Over River Frome free to visit?
- Yes, Samways Bridge Over River Frome is free to enter.
- How do I get to Samways Bridge Over River Frome?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9NF.