Monument record MDO50248 - Bridge over the River Frome, Charminster
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Summary
A bridge over a branch of the river Frome, thought to have been built around the middle of the nineteenth century. The bridge has two spans and is built of brick in English Bond with dressings of ashlar.
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Full Description
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 59 (Monograph). SDO146.
‘(2) Bridge (67649193), over a branch of the R. Frome, ½ m. S.S.W. of the church, is of two spans and of brick in English bond with ashlar dressings. The segmental arches spring from a squat centre pier with rounded and domed cut-waters at each end. The bridge is probably of the mid 19th century.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 59.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6764 9193 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 028 002
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Charminster 2
Record last edited
Feb 6 2026 11:19AM
