Historic bridges · South West England
Wales Bridge
In or near Chilton Cantelo.
Wales Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wales Bridge is located in Somerset, with the postcode BA22 7PA. The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, which is 8.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Wales Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1249072). 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 QUEEN CAMEL CP BLACKWELL NORTH ROAD ST52SE WALES 6/80 Wales Bridge 23.3.61 GV II Road bridge over River Cam. Possibly C18. Local grey lias stone cut and squared: pair of semi-circular arches springing from water line, with double row of voussoirs, the lower order recessed slightly; angled cutwater on east side: hump backed road with gently arched plain parapet, extended on north- west corner. Listing NGR: ST5865224785 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 430617 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wales Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0209, -2.5909
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Queen Camel
- Postcode
- BA22 7PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26541237 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Church of All Saints, West Camel
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Queen Camel
Villages · 1.0 km
Camel Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Church of St Barnabas, Queen Camel
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Long Hazel Park
Campsites · 2.1 km
Medieval settlement remains 100m and 250m north of Downhead Manor Farm
Vineyards · 2.2 km
Sparkford Inn
Historic pubs · 2.3 km
Marston Magna
Villages · 2.4 km
Sparkford
Museums · 2.4 km
Hazlegrove House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Church of St Mary, Marston Magna
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Chilton Cantelo
Towns & cities · 2.6 km
Nearby
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Church of St Barnabas, Queen Camel
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Long Hazel Park
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📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Medieval settlement remains 100m and 250m north of Downhead Manor Farm
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Where to eat & stay near Wales Bridge
Places to stay
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The George Hotel
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The Unicorn
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wales Bridge?
- Wales Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA22 7PA), in the parish of Queen Camel.
- What is Wales Bridge?
- Wales Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wales Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA22 7PA.
- Is Wales Bridge a listed building?
- Wales Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wales Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wales Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wales Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA22 7PA. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.