Aqueducts · South West England
Beam Aqueduct
In or near Frithelstock.
Beam Aqueduct — bridge in Torridge, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beam Aqueduct is a place of interest in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1824, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The original architect was James Green. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX38.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beam Aqueduct is an aqueduct located in Great Torrington, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1824, it is a Grade II listed building designed by architect James Green during the Georgian era. The structure is situated within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.9674, -4.1751
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Great Torrington
- Postcode
- EX38 8JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Established
- 1824
Sources
- wikidata: Q26398754 (CC0)
- commons: Aqueduct Bridge on the river Torridge as seen from downstream (geograph 1823112).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beam Aqueduct?
- Beam Aqueduct is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX38 8JF), in the parish of Great Torrington.
- What is Beam Aqueduct?
- Beam Aqueduct — bridge in Torridge, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Beam Aqueduct?
- Drivers can use postcode EX38 8JF.
- When was Beam Aqueduct built?
- Built or established in 1824. Designed by James Green.
- Is Beam Aqueduct a listed building?
- Beam Aqueduct is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Beam Aqueduct a protected site?
- Yes — Beam Aqueduct is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beam Aqueduct free to visit?
- Yes, Beam Aqueduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beam Aqueduct?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX38 8JF. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.