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Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front

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Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1058038). 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 SS84NW OARE CP CULBONE 2/31 Culbone Lodge, and adjoining bridge over sunken roadway on - east front GV II Lodge to Ashley Combe (deaolished), now private house. Late C19 enlarged mid C20. Red sandstone random rubble, hipped slate roofs extended as catslide over carriage way on west front, overhanging eaves with brick dentil cornice on east block, large battered roughcast stack projecting into carriageway opening on west side of original dwelling. Plan: square lodge with carriageway adjoining west front extended beyond in C20 roughly L-plan, land falls sharply to south, bridge over sunken roadway on east side. Arts and Crafts style. North front: 2 storeys, 3 bays, left lancet under brick lintel, butt joint to catslide roofed carriageway opening, oriel projecting through sloping eaves above carriageway entrance, 2-light window right in set back wing, ground floor left similar lancet, C20 door in segmental headed opening; large horseshoe arch to carriageway, right bay unlit on north front; gate pier at corner left but other missing. Rear elevation with extra storey because of sloping site. Semi-circular headed archway to bridge with brick voussoirs, small semi-circular arch to stream, rubble voussoirs, parapet swept down with saddleback coping. Fords an attractive composition on the sloping site; part of the Ashley Combe estate. Listing NGR: SS8416148190 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 265444 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Culbone Lodge and the adjoining bridge over the sunken roadway are located in Oare, South-West England. This Grade II listed building features distinctive architectural elements that reflect its historical significance. The site is notable for its integration with the surrounding landscape.

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Coordinates
51.2211, -3.6601
District
Somerset
Parish
Oare
Postcode
TA24 8PQ
Parliamentary constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front?
Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8PQ), in the parish of Oare.
Is Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front a listed building?
Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front free to visit?
Yes, Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front is free to enter.
How do I get to Culbone Lodge, And Adjoining Bridge Over Sunken Roadway On East Front?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8PQ. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.