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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South West England

Wareham Bridge

In or near Charminster.

Free admission

Wareham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Buckingham Way - geograph.org.uk - 6220307

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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.

Directions on Google Maps →

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7094, -2.4242
District
Dorset
Parish
Dorchester
Postcode
DT1 2AB
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Dorchester South0.9 km

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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.