Historic bridges · South West England
Bridford Bridge
In or near Christow.
Bridford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter St Thomas · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Exeter St Thomas, located 9.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX6 7JZ, and entry is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Bridford Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1333890). 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 DODDISCOMBSLEIGH SX 88 NW part in Bridford Parish 2/34 Bridford Bridge II Road bridge over the River Teign. Probably C16 2-span bridge, widened on the upstream side with a single span in the C19. On the downstream side the bridge has 2 pointed arches with recessed arch rings and cutwaters; single segmental arch on upstream side; 3 rounded flood arches. Granite rubble parapets with granite capping are presumably C19. Described by Henderson and Jervoise as the "most interesting bridge over the River Teign", noted by Leland and said to have been in decay in 1678. In the early C19 it was 9 1/2 feet wide, present width 13 1/2 feet. Henderson, C and Jervoise E, Old Devon Bridges (1938). Listing NGR: SX8339787236 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 85555 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the era of its construction.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6731, -3.6515
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Bridford
- Postcode
- EX6 7JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter St Thomas — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26618602 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridford Bridge?
- Bridford Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 7JZ), in the parish of Bridford.
- What is Bridford Bridge?
- Bridford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter St Thomas, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6 7JZ.
- Is Bridford Bridge a listed building?
- Bridford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bridford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridford Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 7JZ. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.