Historic bridges · South West England
Drakeford Bridge
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Drakeford Bridge — 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
- Riverside Station · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Drakeford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Riverside Station, located 6.5 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is TQ13 9SR. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Drakeford 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 1309096). 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 LUSTLEIGH SX 78 SE 1/146 Drakeford Bridge - 23.8.55 - II Bridge over river Bovey. 1684 or earlier, widened 1809 by James Green, county surveyor. Granite. Consists of a single elliptical arch. The downstream side of this arch, which seems to belong to the 1684 build, has fairly roughly-shaped voussoirs. Above it, corbelled out slightly, the parapet is of granite rubble having a coping with rounded top. On its inner face, which is of granite ashlar, is a worn granite tablet which seems to read : 'This 1684 bridge was repaired the....'. The upstream arch seems to belong to the 1809 widening; its voussoirs being better cut; its parapet is similar to that on the downstream side, faced with granite ashlar only towards the road. Source: Information from Mr David Thomas. Listing NGR: SX7895480131 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 84589 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drakeford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6083, -3.7120
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Lustleigh
- Postcode
- TQ13 9SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26595627 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drakeford Bridge?
- Drakeford Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 9SR), in the parish of Lustleigh.
- What is Drakeford Bridge?
- Drakeford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drakeford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 9SR.
- Is Drakeford Bridge a listed building?
- Drakeford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Drakeford Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Drakeford Bridge is part of the EAST DARTMOOR WOODS & HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Drakeford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Drakeford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drakeford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 9SR.