Historic bridges · South West England
Gatcombe Bridge
In or near Dartington.
Gatcombe 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
- Totnes Riverside · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gatcombe Bridge is located in South Hams, Devon, with the postcode TQ9 6LT. The nearest railway station is Totnes Riverside, which is 1.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Gatcombe 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 1146830). 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 SX 86 SW LITTLEHEMPSTON 5/45 Gatcombe Bridge - - II Road viaduct over the valley of Gatcombe Brook. Circa early to mid C19. Solid stone rubble wall pierced by widely spaced tall round arches of dressed stone with buttresses with set-offs between the arches. Parapets with stone rubble saddle-back capping, terminating in squat piers. The turnpike is shown on Benjamin Donn's 1765 map of Devon, but this bridge is a C19 replacement. Listing NGR: SX8179362572 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 100592 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gatcombe Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. Its designation indicates architectural and historical significance. The bridge features distinct characteristics typical of its era and contributes to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4510, -3.6664
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Littlehempston
- Postcode
- TQ9 6LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Totnes Riverside — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26439930 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gatcombe Bridge?
- Gatcombe Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 6LT), in the parish of Littlehempston.
- What is Gatcombe Bridge?
- Gatcombe Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gatcombe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes Riverside, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 6LT.
- Is Gatcombe Bridge a listed building?
- Gatcombe Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gatcombe Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gatcombe Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gatcombe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Totnes Riverside, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 6LT.