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Barnstaple Long Bridge

Barnstaple Long Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

The view downstream from Long Bridge on the river Taw - geograph.org.uk - 1857022

Roger A Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min

About

Barnstaple Long Bridge is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Heritage listing

Barnstaple Long Bridge is a medieval bridge in Barnstaple, North Devon, in south-western England, spanning the River Taw. One of the largest medieval bridges in Britain, it is a Grade I listed building and ancient monument. Another major medieval bridge, the Bideford Long Bridge over the River Torridge, is a few miles away.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Barnstaple Long Bridge is a medieval bridge in Barnstaple, North Devon, in south-western England, spanning the River Taw. One of the largest medieval bridges in Britain, it is a Grade I listed building and ancient monument. Another major medieval bridge, the Bideford Long Bridge over the River Torridge, is a few miles away.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.0774, -4.0602
Address
The Square, Barnstaple, EX32 8LN

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barnstaple Long Bridge?
Barnstaple Long Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
Who owns Barnstaple Long Bridge?
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Is Barnstaple Long Bridge a listed building?
Barnstaple Long Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed.