Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry
In or near Wembdon.
Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry — 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
- Bridgwater · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry is located in Somerset, postcode TA6 7PY. The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, which is 2.7 km away. Admission is free.
About
Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1059054). 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 ST23NE WEMBDON CP WEMBDON HILL (North side) 8/91 Bridge over approach to a former quarry - - II Bridge over approach to a former quarry. Incised stone plaque to South side:- "Mountfieid Quarry 1842". Coursed and squared red sandstone rubble; 2 semi-circular archways, roughly dressed voussoirs and jambs; carriageway over bridge approximately 8 metres wide, rubble parapet one metre high to each side, that to South with a string on corbels at its base, Access to a former quarry passed beneath the arches of the bridge, Listing NGR: ST2821337864 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 268944 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 Over Approach To A Former Quarry is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. This structure serves as a notable example of industrial architecture associated with quarrying activities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1355, -3.0274
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Wembdon
- Postcode
- TA6 7PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26311637 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry?
- Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA6 7PY), in the parish of Wembdon.
- What is Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry?
- Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA6 7PY.
- Is Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry a listed building?
- Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Approach To A Former Quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA6 7PY.