Historic bridges · East of England
St Olave's Bridge
In or near Haddiscoe.
St Olave's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haddiscoe · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Olave's Bridge, the nearest railway station is Haddiscoe, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is NR31 9HG. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
St Olave's Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1305125). 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 FRITTON & ST. OLAVES BECCLES ROAD TM 49 NE 10/31 St. Olave's Bridge - II Road over River bridge (River Waveney). 1847 by George Edwards. Site of medieval ferry. Bridge proposed 1297 and 1422. Stone bridge erected c.1509. Subsequent repairs until rebuilt 1847, new decking 1920, pedestrian walkway added to south side 1960. Gault brick and cast iron with some steel. Gault brick piers to east and west banks of river rounded to form cutwaters. Bridge of bowstring girder construction of cast iron segments supporting deck by means of vertical hangers. Hangers and deck now of steel. Deck supported on steel transverse girders. Cast iron lattice parapets flank decking supported by scrolled brackets. Listing NGR: TM4569299427 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 227766 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Olave's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East of England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5372, 1.6215
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Haddiscoe
- Postcode
- NR31 9HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Haddiscoe — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26592027 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Olave's Bridge?
- St Olave's Bridge is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR31 9HG), in the parish of Haddiscoe.
- What is St Olave's Bridge?
- St Olave's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Olave's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haddiscoe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR31 9HG.
- Is St Olave's Bridge a listed building?
- St Olave's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Olave's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, St Olave's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Olave's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Haddiscoe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR31 9HG.