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Scammells Bridge

Free admission

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

A36 river bridge in Salisbury - geograph.org.uk - 3809539

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Scammells 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 1243670). 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 SALISBURY SU 143O NW NELSON ROAD 676-0/7/10006 Scammells Bridge II Bridge over River Avon. 1858; re-erected on this site in 1898. Single-span of four cast-iron segmental arched girders with wrought-iron lattice parapets above and concrete terminal piers with moulded caps. Girders cast in 1857 by Joseph Butler and Co, Stanningly Ironworks near Leeds. The lattice parapets and terminal piers were added in 1898. It was originally erected to carry the London to Exeter railway over Castle Street nearby. In 1898 it was replaced and moved to this site to carry the A3393 over the River Avon. The inscriptions on the parapets state that it was moved and re-erected by T. Scammell without the aid of machinery. Listing NGR: SU1422230678 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 447811 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Scammells Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-East England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.

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Coordinates
51.0753, -1.7984
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Salisbury
Postcode
SP1 3LT
Parliamentary constituency
Salisbury

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scammells Bridge?
Scammells Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 3LT), in the parish of Salisbury.
Is Scammells Bridge a listed building?
Scammells Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Scammells Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Scammells Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Scammells Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 3LT. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.