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Town Bridge is a 16th-century six-arch stone bridge across the River Stour at Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Sturminster Newton is situated at a historic fording point on the River Stour. In the 16th century, the ford was replaced by the bridge along with and a 1,000ft-long embankment crossing the flood plain. The bridge was widened in 1820. It is within the council area of Dorset.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1110531.

Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.921226,-2.3079285
Grid Reference: ST 7845 1357
Civil Parish: Sturminster Newton CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA

GBPN ID: 319435
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Town_Bridge,_Dorset_319435

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