Historic bridges · South West England
Fordton Bridge
In or near Sandford.
Fordton 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
- Crediton · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fordton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Crediton, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX17 3PS, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Fordton 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 1242848). 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 The asset was previously listed twice also under the parish of Crediton at List entry 1197121. This entry was removed from the List on 31 January 2022. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 31 January 2022 to reformat the text to modern standards. SX 89 NW 7/103 CREDITON HAMLETS FORDTON Fordton Bridge GV II Road bridge over River Yeo. Probably C18 possibly earlier, widened on east side in C20. Volcanic ashlar to arches and cutwaters, otherwise volcanic rubble and some C20 concrete. Four-span bridge of segmental arches with chamfered double arch rings. Cutwaters between are carried up to parapet providing refuges. Road and parapet rise to centre. Coping is steeply weathered on both sides. Bridge widened on east side in C20 with flat concrete lintels and buttresses although parapet rebuilt similarly to original. An earlier Fordton bridge was recorded as being in decay in 1668. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 443813 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fordton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7791, -3.6468
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Crediton Hamlets
- Postcode
- EX17 3PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Crediton — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26491601 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Crediton
Villages · 0.5 km
Palace Cinema, Crediton
Theatres · 1.2 km
Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton
Historic churches · 1.2 km
General Buller's Grave
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Crediton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Salmonhutch Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
St Boniface
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Beare Mill
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Crediton
Museums · 1.5 km
Ship Hotel
Hotels · 1.5 km
The Three Little Pigs
Historic pubs · 1.6 km
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Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fordton Bridge?
- Fordton Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 3PS), in the parish of Crediton Hamlets.
- What is Fordton Bridge?
- Fordton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fordton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 3PS.
- Is Fordton Bridge a listed building?
- Fordton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fordton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Fordton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fordton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 3PS.