Historic bridges · South West England
Head Bridge
In or near Burrington.
Head 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
- Kings Nympton · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Head Bridge in North Devon, the nearest railway station is Kings Nympton, located 1.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is EX37 9HA.
About
Head 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 1117396). 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 SS 61 NE 6/55 CHITTLEHAMHOLT SS 61 NE Head Bridge GV II Roadbridge spanning River Mole. Early C19. Dressed stone rubble with ashlar dressings. Coped concrete parapet. Triple-span bridge with three elliptical arches with dressed stone voussoirs. Shallow buttresses above stepped, pointed cutwaters. The pilaster buttresses rise into the parapet above which has a string course at about the road level. Listing NGR: SS6674318263 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 442144 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Head 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
- 50.9483, -3.8983
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Chittlehamholt
- Postcode
- EX37 9HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Nympton — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26410935 (CC0)
Other places nearby
The Head
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
River Mole, Devon
Museums · 0.9 km
Kings Nympton
Villages · 1.1 km
Chittlehamholt Manor
Manor houses · 3.0 km
Chittlehamholt
Villages · 3.1 km
Burrington
Towns & cities · 3.3 km
Colleton Manor
Manor houses · 3.6 km
Gatehouse At Colleton Manor
Historic houses · 3.6 km
Satterleigh
Villages · 3.9 km
Warkleigh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 4.1 km
Chittlehamholt War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 4.1 km
Northcote Manor
Manor houses · 4.1 km
Nearby
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River Mole, Devon
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📷 5📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Chittlehamholt Manor
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📷 5📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Burrington
Burrington — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Head Bridge
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Acorn Farm Park
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Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Head Bridge?
- Head Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX37 9HA), in the parish of Chittlehamholt.
- What is Head Bridge?
- Head Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Head Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Nympton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX37 9HA.
- Is Head Bridge a listed building?
- Head Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Head Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Head Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Head Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Nympton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX37 9HA.