Historic bridges · South West England
Hyde Bridge
In or near West Monkton.
Hyde 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
- Taunton · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hyde Bridge is located in Somerset, with the nearest railway station being Taunton, which is 3.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is TA2 8BU, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hyde 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 1177277). 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 ST22NE WEST MONKTON CP HYDE LANE Bathpool 6/194 Hyde Bridgo GV II Road bridge over Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. 1827, restored C20, Engineer James Hollinsworth. Red brick, Flemish bond, saddle back coping. Single span. Tow path retaining Hall on South side, cast iron fenders to abutments on South side. The canal closed in 1911. Part of a good group of bridges surviving along the canal. Listing NGR: ST2604225831 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 270740 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hyde Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0271, -3.0560
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Monkton
- Postcode
- TA2 8BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26471965 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hyde Bridge?
- Hyde Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA2 8BU), in the parish of West Monkton.
- What is Hyde Bridge?
- Hyde Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hyde Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA2 8BU.
- Is Hyde Bridge a listed building?
- Hyde Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hyde Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Hyde Bridge is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Hyde Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Hyde Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hyde Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA2 8BU.