Where is Brightley Bridge?

Brightley Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1RP), in the parish of Okehampton Hamlets.

How do I get to Brightley Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1RP.

Is Brightley Bridge a listed building?

Brightley Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Brightley Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Brightley Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Brightley Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1RP.

Historic bridges · South West England

Brightley Bridge

In or near Sampford Courtenay.

Free admission

Brightley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Brightley Bridge over River Okement - geograph.org.uk - 3432187 — David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Okehampton · 3.1 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Brightley Bridge is located in West Devon, with the nearest railway station being Okehampton, approximately 3.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for navigation is EX20 1RP.

Directions on Google Maps →

Brightley Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1326303). 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 OKEHAMPTON HAMLETS SX 59 NE 4/92 Brightley Bridge - II Road bridge over Okement River. Probably incorporates some C16 fabric partly rebuilt in 1858. Stone rubble with dressed granite voussoirs and coping stones, 3 arches, probably widened on both sides. On the south side they have segmental arches whereas they are slightly 4-centred on the north side. The north (downstream) side has reconstructed flat cutwaters those on the south (upstream) side are triangular and may be original. Straight parapets with swept out abutments. Source: Jervoise and Henderson - Old Devon Bridges Listing NGR: SX5987097439 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 94335 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Brightley Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.7596, -3.9882
County: Devon
District: West Devon
Parish: Okehampton Hamlets
Postcode: EX20 1RP
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
Nearest railway station: Okehampton — 3.1 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26611793 (CC0)

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