Historic bridges · South East England
Wool Bridge
Wool Bridge — scheduled monument-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
Wool Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1171233). 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 A road bridge of c.C16 date with later repairs and C20 alterations. MATERIALS: ashlar stone of varying types, and red brick to the south arch. DESCRIPTION: a multi-span, curved bridge, originally of five arches but with an additional C19 flood arch to the south. The additional arch is on a different alignment. The main segmental arches are each strengthened by three wide ribs beneath. The largest arch spans just over 15ft. There are four river piers to each side, which have large cutwaters upstream and smaller ones downstream. They extend up to a low parapet where they form pedestrian refuges. The parapet has moulded coping. The initials F.T. and the date 1688 have been inscribed on a stone now reset in modern brickwork (RCHM). An 1806 date is inscribed on the face of the far right end pillar (Wallis). The surface of the bridge is modern tarmacadam. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 108361 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wool Bridge is a scheduled monument located in South-East England. Its historical significance is marked by its designation, reflecting its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6839, -2.2215
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- East Stoke
- Postcode
- BH20 6HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
Sources
- wikidata: Q17540785 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wool Bridge?
- Wool Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 6HQ), in the parish of East Stoke.
- Is Wool Bridge a listed building?
- Wool Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Wool Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wool Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wool Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 6HQ. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.