Historic bridges · South West England
Sawmills Bridge (And Weir)
In or near South Newton.
Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sawmills Bridge (And Weir), the nearest railway station is Salisbury, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SP2 0JU, and entry is free.
About
Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1023769). 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 1. 5409 WILTON PARK Sawmills Bridge (and weir) SU 0930 5/124 II 2. Early C19 possibly part of the improvements of circa 1820s with Westmacott and Wyattville in charge. Not the fine design proposed by Chambers in 1750s with balustraded parapet. 5 low segmental arches in diminishing heights. Ashlar built. Impost band (slightly ramped). Angled returns to east. High parapet to west. Passage across bridge divided by 6 ft brick and stone (screen) wall. Listing NGR: SU0959430927 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 319364 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sawmills Bridge (and Weir) is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building features distinctive architectural elements typical of its designation, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0776, -1.8644
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Wilton
- Postcode
- SP2 0JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26274770 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawmills Bridge (And Weir)?
- Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP2 0JU), in the parish of Wilton.
- What is Sawmills Bridge (And Weir)?
- Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sawmills Bridge (And Weir)?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP2 0JU.
- Is Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) a listed building?
- Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) a protected site?
- Yes — Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) free to visit?
- Yes, Sawmills Bridge (And Weir) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sawmills Bridge (And Weir)?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP2 0JU.