Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603
In or near West Monkton.
Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge on A38 over the canal, you can take a train to Taunton station, which is 2.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for the area is TA2 8BY.
About
Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1060459). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Details ST22NE ST 2545 2603 6/187 WEST MONKTON CP BRIDGEWATER ROAD Bathpool Bridge on A38 over canal at NGR ST 2545 2603 II Road bridge over Bridgwater and Taunton canal. 1827, parapet renewed late C20, Engineer James Hollinsworth. Red brick, Flemish bond, concrete coping, brick work courses of parapet renewed and piers partly rebuilt. Single span. Tow path retaining wall on South side, fender to abutment on East front missing. The canal closed in 1911. Part of a good group of bridges surviving along canal. Listing NGR: ST2543826038 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 270732 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge on A38 over Canal is located in West Monkton, South-West England, postcode TA2. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the local infrastructure.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0288, -3.0644
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Monkton
- Postcode
- TA2 8BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26313557 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.3 km
Odeon
Cinemas · 0.5 km
Hyde Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
M5 Crash Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
Theatres · 0.8 km
Memorial to the Fallen of The Falklands War
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Somerset Space Walk - Neptune
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
WW1 Somerset Wood Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
TTGA
Trampoline parks · 1.2 km
Church of St George
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Cambria Farm
Hill forts · 1.4 km
Five Arch Bridge At Ngr St 2695 2533
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Hyde Bridge
Hyde Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
M5 Crash Memorial
M5 Crash Memorial — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South West England
Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Memorial to the Fallen of The Falklands War
Memorial to the Fallen of The Falklands War — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Tanpits Cider Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Somerset Camping & Caravans
Somerset Camping & Caravans — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Blorenge House Hotel
Blorenge House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 6Hotels · South West England
Corner House Hotel
Corner House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ashe Farm Camp Site
Ashe Farm Camp Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cornish Farm Touring Park
Cornish Farm Touring Park — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wheel Tapper Public House
The Wheel Tapper Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tudor Tavern, Taunton
Tudor Tavern, Taunton in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Winchester Arms Hotel
Winchester Arms Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
Cosy Club Taunton
Cosy Club Taunton — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Cosy Club.
📷 7More bridges in this region
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Avoncliff Aqueduct
Avoncliff Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Avoncliff Aqueduct
Avoncliff Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bradford Viaduct
Bradford Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Chippenham Viaduct
Chippenham Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603?
- Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA2 8BY), in the parish of West Monkton.
- What is Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603?
- Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA2 8BY.
- Is Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 a listed building?
- Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge On A38 Over Canal At Ngr St 2545 2603?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA2 8BY.