Historic bridges · South West England
Hawkridge Bridge
In or near Chawleigh.
Hawkridge 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
- Lapford · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hawkridge Bridge, the nearest railway station is Lapford, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX17 6AP, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hawkridge 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 1106590). 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 COLDRIDGE SS 70 NW 2/6 - Hawkridge Bridge II Road bridge over River Taw. Late C18-early C19. Local mudstone rubble with squared but not ashlar voussoirs; C20 softwood railings provide a parapet. Small humpback bridge comprising a single segmental arch with voussoirs around. Originally there was no parapet but in C20 timber railings have been provided. Such small humpback bridges without parapets are both uncommon and attractive. Listing NGR: SS7055908343 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 95556 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawkridge Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is notable for its architectural significance and contributes to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8601, -3.8405
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Nymet Rowland
- Postcode
- EX17 6AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lapford — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26400441 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkridge Bridge?
- Hawkridge Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 6AP), in the parish of Nymet Rowland.
- What is Hawkridge Bridge?
- Hawkridge Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hawkridge Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 6AP.
- Is Hawkridge Bridge a listed building?
- Hawkridge Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hawkridge Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Hawkridge Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hawkridge Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 6AP.