Historic bridges · South West England
Wharf Bridge
In or near Rowde.
Wharf 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
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wharf 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 1263776). 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 1. Wharf Bridge 1042 SU 0061 3a/216B 9.4.54. II 2. One of 3 other bridges over the canal, all of same design. Large stilted arch of stone, with radiating chamfered voussoirs and central keystone, the chamfered joints carried horizontally through the archway. Projecting string at road level and solid stone parapet with weathered coping. The design is utlitarian of its day and without pretence of architectural quality; well built however and with effective simple treatment of stonework. Listing NGR: SU0050161813 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 431454 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wharf Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3554, -1.9942
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Devizes
- Postcode
- SN10 1DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Opening
- Tu,We 10:00-14:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q26554544 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wharf Bridge?
- Wharf Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10 1DJ), in the parish of Devizes.
- What is Wharf Bridge?
- Wharf Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wharf Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode SN10 1DJ.
- Is Wharf Bridge a listed building?
- Wharf Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wharf Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Wharf Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wharf Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wharf Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wharf Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10 1DJ. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.