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Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House

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Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1004520). 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 The monument includes a single-span bridge which crosses the Little Avon River, close to its confluence with the Saltmoors Ditch, just to the north east of the settlement of Wickwar. The bridge survives as a fully standing stone-built structure with a single rounded arch and plain parapets which still carries vehicular traffic. A bridge was mentioned at this location, called 'Horseforde Bridge', in a document of 1363 and it is shown on a 17th century estate map. A watching brief carried out in 2005 suggested the original medieval bridge site was probably slightly further to the south (upstream) and suggested an 18th or 19th century date for the current construction, possibly indicated by the presence of a date stone bearing the legend '1815' although this could also refer to a campaign of repair. Sources: PastScape 205105 South Gloucestershire HER 2065 and 14877 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: SG 164 Legacy System: RSM - OCN

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Horse Bridge is a single-span bridge located 260 metres west-south-west of Chase Hill House in Wickwar, South-East England. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.

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Coordinates
51.5984, -2.3945
Parish
Wickwar
Postcode
GL12 8NB
Parliamentary constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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Where is Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House?
Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL12 8NB), in the parish of Wickwar.
Is Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House a listed building?
Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House free to visit?
Yes, Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House is free to enter.
How do I get to Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House?
Drivers can navigate to postcode GL12 8NB. It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency.