Historic bridges · South West England
Jacobstowe Bridge
In or near Sampford Courtenay.
Jacobstowe 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
- Okehampton · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Jacobstowe Bridge, the nearest railway station is Okehampton, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is EX20 3RD. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Jacobstowe 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 1146572). 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 JACOBSTOWE SS 70 SE 7/158 Jacobstowe Bridge II Former road bridge over River Okement. Probably incorporates some C17 fabric partly rebuilt in C19. Stone rubble with dressed stone arch ring. The piers incorporate some granite ashlar single span tall round-headed arch. Parapets rebuilt. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 27 July 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 93273 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Jacobstowe 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
- 50.7986, -3.9992
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Exbourne
- Postcode
- EX20 3RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26439692 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Jacobstowe
Villages · 0.6 km
Exbourne
Villages · 1.0 km
West Okement River
Museums · 1.7 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 3.8 km
Sampford Courtenay
Towns & cities · 3.9 km
Shilley Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.9 km
Monkokehampton
Villages · 4.1 km
Churchyard cross 12m south of Sampford Courtenay church
Historic churches · 4.1 km
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Church of St Andrew
Historic churches · 4.1 km
Brightley Bridge
Historic bridges · 4.4 km
WW2 Navy Storage Areas
Historic houses · 4.5 km
Okehampton II (Folly Gate)
Memorials & monuments · 4.6 km
Nearby
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West Okement River
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Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Sampford Courtenay.
📷 3Towns & cities · South West England
Sampford Courtenay
Sampford Courtenay — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
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Shilley Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Jacobstowe Bridge
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YHA Okehampton
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Places to eat & drink
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The Oxenham Arms
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Tom Cobley Tavern
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jacobstowe Bridge?
- Jacobstowe Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 3RD), in the parish of Exbourne.
- What is Jacobstowe Bridge?
- Jacobstowe Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jacobstowe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 3RD.
- Is Jacobstowe Bridge a listed building?
- Jacobstowe Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Jacobstowe Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Jacobstowe Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jacobstowe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 3RD.