Historic bridges · South West England
Knowle Bridge
In or near Sampford Courtenay.
Knowle 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 · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Knowle Bridge in West Devon, the nearest railway station is Okehampton, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EX20 1RJ.
About
Knowle 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 1165643). 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 OKEHAMPTON HAMLETS SX 59 NE 4/100 Knowle Bridge - - II Road bridge over Okement River. Circa mid C19. Granite ashlar. Wide single span segmental arch. Straight parapets, the coping stones with chamfered tops. Listing NGR: SX5930696297 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 94342 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knowle Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7492, -3.9957
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Okehampton Hamlets
- Postcode
- EX20 1RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26459115 (CC0)
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Town Mill
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Escape rooms · 1.5 km
YHA Campsite.
Campsites · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowle Bridge?
- Knowle Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1RJ), in the parish of Okehampton Hamlets.
- What is Knowle Bridge?
- Knowle Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowle Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1RJ.
- Is Knowle Bridge a listed building?
- Knowle Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Knowle Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Knowle Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowle Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1RJ.