Historic bridges · East of England
Western Bridge Over The River Deben
In or near Easton.
Western Bridge Over The River Deben — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Melton · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Western Bridge Over The River Deben, the nearest railway station is Melton, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP13 6DW, and entry is free.
About
Western Bridge Over The River Deben is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1198996). 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 UFFORD LOWER STREET TM 35 SW 10/148 Western bridge over - the River Deben GV II One of a pair of identical road bridges. Early C19. English bond brick with ashlar coping. Downriver side: central basket arch with brick voussoirs and retaining walls at either side which curve forward. Ashlar coping to the top of the parapet, flush with the walling and having fluted tool marks to the edges. Some minor areas of patching to the road side of the parapet. Upriver side: similar. A pair with Eastern bridge over the River Deben (q.v). Listing NGR: TM3003651906 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 286561 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandlings Forest SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Western Bridge Over The River Deben is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East of England. This structure is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1176, 1.3586
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Ufford
- Postcode
- IP13 6DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Melton — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26494916 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Western Bridge Over The River Deben?
- Western Bridge Over The River Deben is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 6DW), in the parish of Ufford.
- What is Western Bridge Over The River Deben?
- Western Bridge Over The River Deben — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Western Bridge Over The River Deben?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP13 6DW.
- Is Western Bridge Over The River Deben a listed building?
- Western Bridge Over The River Deben is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Western Bridge Over The River Deben a protected site?
- Yes — Western Bridge Over The River Deben is part of the Sandlings Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Western Bridge Over The River Deben free to visit?
- Yes, Western Bridge Over The River Deben is free to enter.
- How do I get to Western Bridge Over The River Deben?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 6DW.