Historic bridges · South East England
Stour Bridge
In or near Godmersham.
Stour Bridge — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stour Bridge, the nearest railway station is Chilham, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is CT4 7DS, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Stour 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 1071266). 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 TR 05 SE GODMERSHAM 4/42 Stour Bridge II Bridge. Date plaque on north face with 1842 in Roman numerals. Red brick. Three arches, the central taller, on weathered cut waters. Arch surrounds of 4 courses of headers. Canted stone string course to canted parapet with coping stones raised over central arch. Capped piers left and right ending parapet walls, with further splays ending in round piers and stone ball- finials beyond. Listing NGR: TR0543550733 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 181526 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stour Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. Its historical significance is recognised through its listed status, marking it as a notable structure within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2155, 0.9521
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Godmersham
- Postcode
- CT4 7DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26326333 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stour Bridge?
- Stour Bridge is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 7DS), in the parish of Godmersham.
- What is Stour Bridge?
- Stour Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stour Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 7DS.
- Is Stour Bridge a listed building?
- Stour Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stour Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Stour Bridge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stour Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Stour Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stour Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 7DS.