Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South West England

Haselbury Old Bridge

In or near Haselbury Plucknett.

Free admission

Haselbury Old Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Pond at Haselbury Mill - geograph.org.uk - 5460470

Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Crewkerne · 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Haselbury Old Bridge, the nearest railway station is Crewkerne, located 2.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is TA18 7NR.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Haselbury Old Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1020497). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

Heritage listing

Haselbury Bridge (sometimes called Haselbury Old Bridge) is a stone built bridge dating from the 14th century in Haselbury Plucknett in the English county of Somerset. It is a scheduled monument and Grade II* listed building. The two arch bridge was built of local Hamstone and carries a small road over the River Parrett. Each of the arches has a 3 metres (9.8 ft) span. The bridge is 4.1 metres (13 ft) wide including the parapet on each side. In the 17th century it carried the main route between Salisbury and Exeter and later marked the boundary between the Chard and Yeovil turnpike trusts.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Haselbury Bridge (sometimes called Haselbury Old Bridge) is a stone built bridge dating from the 14th century in Haselbury Plucknett in the English county of Somerset. It is a scheduled monument and Grade II* listed building. The two arch bridge was built of local Hamstone and carries a small road over the River Parrett. Each of the arches has a 3 metres (9.8 ft) span. The bridge is 4.1 metres (13 ft) wide including the parapet on each side. In the 17th century it carried the main route between Salisbury and Exeter and later marked the boundary between the Chard and Yeovil turnpike trusts. The bridge was bypassed in 1831.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.8956, -2.7713
District
Somerset
Parish
Haselbury Plucknett
Postcode
TA18 7NR
Parliamentary constituency
Yeovil
Nearest railway station
Crewkerne2.5 km
Opening
| inaugurated =

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The Orange Way in Dorset and Somerset (97) - geograph.org.uk - 3032931📷 5

Natural landmarks · South West England

Wadham School

Wadham School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕crewkernetown.org
The Orange Way in Dorset and Somerset (97) - geograph.org.uk - 3032931📷 4

Cemeteries · South West England

Townsend Cemetery

Townsend Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕crewkernetown.org
Haselbury Plucknett📷 5

Towns & cities · South West England

Haselbury Plucknett

Haselbury Plucknett — village in Somerset, England, UK.

Free🐕👶somersetintelligence.org.uk
Interior, St Martin's church, North Perrott - geograph.org.uk - 6143892📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Symes Monument In Churchyard, About One Metre East Of South Transept, Church Of St Martin

Symes Monument In Churchyard, About One Metre East Of South Transept, Church Of St Martin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Crewkerne Auction House - geograph.org.uk - 2071893📷 5

Castles · South West England

Crewkerne

Crewkerne ( KROO-kərn) is a town and electoral ward in south Somerset, England, 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Yeovil and 7 miles (11 km) east of Chard. A separate civil parish of West Crewkerne include

👶crewkerne-tc.gov.uk
Co-op store on the Knapp, Merriott - geograph.org.uk - 5170433📷 3

Historic bridges · South West England

Road Bridge Over Mill Stream

Road Bridge Over Mill Stream — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Haselbury Old Bridge

Places to stay

Bridleway towards Ford's Croft Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7931719📷 5

Campsites · South West England

The Yurt Retreat

The Yurt Retreat — a campsite in england south west.

theyurtretreat.co.uk
Orchard by the old Roman road - geograph.org.uk - 8129167📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Westdown Orchard

Westdown Orchard — a caravan park in england south west.

Stream in Moor - geograph.org.uk - 8129181📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Hideaway camping

Hideaway camping — a campsite in england south west.

Lane near Purtington - geograph.org.uk - 4361121📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Wytch Wood Camping

Wytch Wood Camping — a campsite in england south west.

House on Oathill Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5661447📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Oathill Campsite

Oathill Campsite — a campsite in england south west.

oathillfarmholidaypark.co.uk
Snuff Mill House, Parrett Works, Martock, Somerset - geograph.org.uk - 3170595📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Southfork

Southfork — a caravan park in england south west.

Freesouthforkcaravans.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The George Hotel, Crewkerne - geograph.org.uk - 5631154📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Swan Inn And Attached Stables

Swan Inn And Attached Stables in England South West, United Kingdom.

North Perrott village green - geograph.org.uk - 5493954📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Manor Arms Inn

Manor Arms Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Muddled Man at West Chinnock - geograph.org.uk - 4563166📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Muddled Man Public House

The Muddled Man Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Church of St Peter and Paul Chiselborough - geograph.org.uk - 4563186📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Cat Head Inn

The Cat Head Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Bay window in St James's Street - geograph.org.uk - 8130694📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Brewers' Arms

The Brewers' Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Royal George inn, West Coker - geograph.org.uk - 4025394📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Royal George Public House

The Royal George Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

More bridges in this region

Avoncliff Aqueduct📷 5

Historic bridges · South West England

Avoncliff Aqueduct

Avoncliff Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Avoncliff Aqueduct📷 5

Historic bridges · South West England

Avoncliff Aqueduct

Avoncliff Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Bradford Viaduct📷 5

Historic bridges · South West England

Bradford Viaduct

Bradford Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕english-heritage.org.uk
Chippenham Viaduct📷 5

Historic bridges · South West England

Chippenham Viaduct

Chippenham Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Frequently asked questions

Where is Haselbury Old Bridge?
Haselbury Old Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA18 7NR), in the parish of Haselbury Plucknett.
What is Haselbury Old Bridge?
Haselbury Old Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Haselbury Old Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA18 7NR.
Who owns Haselbury Old Bridge?
Haselbury Old Bridge is owned by | maint =.
Is Haselbury Old Bridge a listed building?
Haselbury Old Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Haselbury Old Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Haselbury Old Bridge is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Haselbury Old Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Haselbury Old Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Haselbury Old Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA18 7NR.