Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle
In or near Dunster.
Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bridge Over River Avill is located in Somerset, postcode TA24 6SL, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Dunster, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1345591). 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 5366 DUNSTER CASTLE HILL 1. Bridge over River Avill in the Old Park to the east of the Castle SS 9843-9943 4/22 II 2. Late 18th century. Stone built with three semi-circular arches, wider central arch with depressed triangular parapet. Moulded stone copings to parapets and abutment walls. Rock-faced rusticated pilasters and voussoirs. Listing NGR: SS9929943475 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 264653 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Avill is located in the Old Park to the east of Dunster Castle in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1816, -3.4422
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Dunster
- Postcode
- TA24 6SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26629202 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle?
- Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6SL), in the parish of Dunster.
- What is Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle?
- Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6SL.
- Is Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle is part of the Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Avill In The Old Park To The East Of The Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6SL.