Historic bridges · South West England
St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls
In or near Westport.
St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1269281). 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 MALMESBURY ST9386 ST JOHN'S BRIDGE 758-1/3/297 St John's Bridge and attached walls 18/01/49 GV II Bridge and attached walls. Mid C19. Limestone ashlar and coursed squared limestone rubble. 3 round arches, larger to the centre, with cutwaters and pilaster strips, string at parapet level, and coped parapet with lancet openings. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: attached parapet walls extend approx 20m to NW. HISTORICAL NOTE: on site of earlier bridge, also known as Mill or Town Bridge. Listing NGR: ST9353686925 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 460945 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Athelstan Museum, located in Malmesbury, showcases a diverse collection of historical artifacts from the Iron Age to the present. Key exhibits include a silver penny from King Athelstan's reign and a hoard of Roman coins, reflecting the town's rich heritage. The museum is entirely run by volunteers and operates as a registered charity.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Johns Bridge and Attached Walls is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5810, -2.0945
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 9BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm; Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm; Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26559403 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls?
- St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9BL), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls?
- St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16 9BL.
- Is St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls a listed building?
- St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls a protected site?
- Yes — St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls free to visit?
- Yes, St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Johns Bridge And Attached Walls?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9BL. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.