Historic bridges · South East England
The Bridge And Causeway
In or near Dorchester on Thames.
The Bridge And Causeway — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bridge And Causeway is located in South Oxfordshire, postcode OX10 7JR. The nearest railway station is Wallingford, which is 5.2 km away. Entry is free.
About
The Bridge And Causeway is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1286225). 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 DORCHESTER SU5793, SU5794, SU59SE 8/29, 5/29, 3/29 The Bridge and Causeway 18/07/63 GV II* Bridge and causeway. 1814-16 by Francis Sandys. Limestone ashlar and coursed squared rubble. Central portion of the bridge is in ashlar with a segmental arch, cornice and balustraded parapet between wide piers; flanking rubble sections each have 2 smaller arches, and the plain band and rubble parapet continue along the causeways. The western causeway sweeps round towards the north, with square ashlar piers terminating the outward curving parapets, and has a small arch halfway along. The eastern causeway is straight, the parapet curves outwards only on the south, and there is a small arch at the eastern end. The inner faces of the main piers have recessed stone seats. Listing NGR: SU5803493872 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 248058 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge and Causeway is a Grade II* listed bridge located in the West Midlands. This designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6407, -1.1628
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- OX10 7JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Wallingford — 5.2 km
- Official site
- dorchesterabbeymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17549504 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bridge And Causeway?
- The Bridge And Causeway is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX10 7JR), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is The Bridge And Causeway?
- The Bridge And Causeway — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bridge And Causeway?
- The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX10 7JR.
- Is The Bridge And Causeway a listed building?
- The Bridge And Causeway is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Bridge And Causeway a protected site?
- Yes — The Bridge And Causeway is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Bridge And Causeway free to visit?
- Yes, The Bridge And Causeway is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bridge And Causeway?
- The nearest railway station is Wallingford, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX10 7JR.