Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House
In or near Sampford Courtenay.
Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House — 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
- Okehampton · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the bridge approximately 130 metres south east of Wood House, you can take a train to Okehampton, which is 6.6 km away. The postcode for the location is EX20 2LS, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1305935). 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 SX 69 NE SOUTH TAWTON 1/185 Bridge approximately 130 metres south-east of Wood House GV II* Bridge over the overflow stream out the north-west side of the landscaped lake. 1899-1905 by Thomas Mawson. Granite ashlar. Simple single span bridge with plain segmental arch. Plain projecting dripcourse at road level supported by a series of small corbels between the terminal piers project outwards and provide inside refuges with stone benches. This bridge is part of an extensive landscaping scheme conceived by Mawson to go with the rebuilding of Rood House (q.v.). The landscaping of the nearby lake was an important component of the scheme. Mawson himself considered the whole scheme as one of his major achievements. Source: T H Mawson The Art and Craft of Garden Making, (5th edition) includes copious notes and illustrations of Wood House. Listing NGR: SX6564795907 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 94982 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House is a Grade II* listed bridge located in South Tawton, Devon, in South-West England. This structure is noted for its architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7472, -3.9057
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- South Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537467 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House?
- Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2LS), in the parish of South Tawton.
- What is Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House?
- Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2LS.
- Is Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House a listed building?
- Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2LS.