Historic bridges · North West England
Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge
In or near Peckforton.
Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wrenbury · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge, the nearest railway station is Wrenbury, located 7.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY14 8EZ, and entry to the site is free.
About
Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1312997). 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 SJ 55 SW CHOLMONDELEY C.P. CHOLMONDELEY PARK 1/20 Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge GV II Stone bridge spanning a leg of Chapel Mere on the east approach to Cholmondeley Castle. Early C19. Of hammer-dressed sandstone, splayed-back approach parapets with square, single-stone, weathered, end piers. Eccentrically weathered, hammer dressed copings overhang both sides of parapet wall. The parapets rise to summits and have three weathered buttresses. The bridge spans wet-land rather than water and has two widely separated semicircular arches with hood moulds. Listing NGR: SJ5394551575 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56890 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chapel Mere SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stone Bridge east of Somerset Lodge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. This designation indicates its special architectural and historical interest, contributing to the area's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.0594, -2.6886
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Cholmondeley
- Postcode
- SY14 8EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Wrenbury — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26599461 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge?
- Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY14 8EZ), in the parish of Cholmondeley.
- What is Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge?
- Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Wrenbury, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY14 8EZ.
- Is Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge a listed building?
- Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge a protected site?
- Yes — Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge is part of the Chapel Mere SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2 Ramsar wetland.
- Is Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge free to visit?
- Yes, Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stone bridge east of Somerset Lodge?
- The nearest railway station is Wrenbury, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY14 8EZ.