Historic bridges · South West England
Wareham Bridge
In or near Charminster.
Wareham 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
- Dorchester South · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wareham Bridge is located in Dorset, with the nearest railway station being Dorchester South, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Wareham 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 1324409). 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 ALINGTON ROAD 1. 5191 Wareham Bridge SY 7090 4/136 II 2. Circa l847. Hammerdressed stone. Abutments have vitreous brick strings. Single flat span, with ornamental cast iron parapets, masked by taller corrugated iron ones on inside. Included for parapets. Listing NGR: SY7014690062 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 104207 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wareham Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7094, -2.4242
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26610035 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wareham Bridge?
- Wareham Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 2AB), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is Wareham Bridge?
- Wareham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wareham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 2AB.
- Is Wareham Bridge a listed building?
- Wareham Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wareham Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Wareham Bridge is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wareham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wareham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wareham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 2AB.