Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery
In or near Croscombe.
Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery — 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
- Mendip Vale · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, located 2.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1058365). 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 ST64SW SHEPTON MALLET CP WATERLOO ROAD (West side) 4/252 Bridge carrying approach road to Cemetery - GV II Bridge. 1856 by Wainwright and Heard. Coursed Limestone block, dressed voussoirs. Broad semi-circular arch raising 4 metres from Cowl Street, string course at base of each parapet. Parapets surmounted by segmental copings, finished at each end by square pillars with pagodal finials. Buttressed walls of rubble supporting elevated road approaches, 30 metres West, and 20 metres East. Listing NGR: ST6192244055 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 266653 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. This structure serves as an access point to a cemetery, notable for its architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1944, -2.5463
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Shepton Mallet
- Postcode
- BA4 5ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26310467 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery?
- Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 5ES), in the parish of Shepton Mallet.
- What is Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery?
- Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA4 5ES.
- Is Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery a listed building?
- Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 5ES.