Historic bridges · South East England
Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston
Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston — 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
- Dog-friendly
About
Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1305295). 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 ST 8612 IWERNE COURTNEY OR SHROTON RANSTON 12/110 Ornamental Bridge 250 m south west of Ranston II Bridge over dam between ornamental lakes. Mid C18. Greensand ashlar of 3 semi-circular arches. Arches are moulded on the north side only and have plain keystones. Plain pilaster strips between arches. Plat band over. Balustrade with vase shaped balusters. (RCHM, Dorset, vol III, p 128, no 3 Newman J and Pevsner N. The Buildings of England: Dorset 1972, p 238) Listing NGR: ST8618511990 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 103199 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ornamental Bridge is located 250 metres south-west of Ranston in South-East England, within the parish of Iwerne Courtney or Shroton. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9072, -2.1979
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Iwerne Courtney or Shroton
- Postcode
- DT11 8PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q26592181 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston?
- Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 8PU), in the parish of Iwerne Courtney or Shroton.
- Is Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston a listed building?
- Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston free to visit?
- Yes, Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ornamental bridge 250 m south west of Ranston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 8PU. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.