Where is Stanbridge Bridge?

Stanbridge Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5EP), in the parish of Horton.

How do I get to Stanbridge Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 5EP.

Is Stanbridge Bridge a listed building?

Stanbridge Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.

Is Stanbridge Bridge a protected site?

Yes — Stanbridge Bridge is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Stanbridge Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Stanbridge Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Stanbridge Bridge?

Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5EP. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency.

Historic bridges · South West England

Stanbridge Bridge

In or near Gussage All Saints.

Free admission

Stanbridge Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Around the bends at Bidcombe Cottages - geograph.org.uk - 289623 — Toby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Kingsmere · 9.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Stanbridge Bridge, the nearest railway station is Kingsmere, located 9.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BH21 5EP, and entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

Stanbridge Bridge is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1323533). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

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Heritage listing

Details HORTON SU 00 NW 5/80 Stanbridge Bridge 18.3.55 II* Road bridge over River Allen. Possibly medieval origin, part reconstructed 1666, widened 1760. Ashlar stone structure, with four chamfered pointed arches. String course above arches. Stone parapet with shaped coping. (R.C.H.M. Monument 2. Dorset Vol V). The asset was previously listed twice also at List entry 1153605. This entry was removed from the List on 7th March 2016. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 8th March 2016. Listing NGR: SU0137508878 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 107539 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: Dorset
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Stanbridge Bridge is a Grade II* listed bridge located in South-East England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.8794, -1.9818
District: Dorset
Parish: Horton
Postcode: BH21 5EP
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
Nearest railway station: Kingsmere — 9.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17537980 (CC0)

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