Historic bridges · South West England
Lapford Bridge
In or near Chawleigh.
Lapford 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 · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Lapford Bridge by taking a short walk from Lapford railway station, which is just 0.1 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is EX17 6AE, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Lapford 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 1107001). 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 LAPFORD SS 70 NW 4/64 Lapford Bridge - - II Road bridge over River Yeo. Dated 1830, built by Roger Tyler for the Trustees of the Exeter Turnpike. Snecked mudstone and volcanic trap including rusticated ashlar arch and parapet; granite coping and string course. Single span bridge. Vertical abutments and segmental arch in which some of the ashlar voussoirs are incised to appear as 2 headers for regularity. Plain granite string course at road level ramps slightly towards centre. Rusticated ashlar parapet carries granite coping which is weathered slightly on each side. On each side the walls curve outwards to terminal piers which project externally only. The inner face of the north-eastern parapet includes a granite plaque with moulded frame and concave corners inscribed 'Lapford Bridge. Erected Anno 1830 at the expense of the Trustees of the Exeter Turnpike. Roger Tyler. Builder." Listing NGR: SS7265608034 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 96515 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lapford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8578, -3.8107
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Lapford
- Postcode
- EX17 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lapford — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26400819 (CC0)
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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
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Lapford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
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Chapel Approximately 40 Metres North-east Of Bury Barton Farmhouse
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Nemeto Statio
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Lapford Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
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Edgerley Cross
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Church of St Bartholomew
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Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Lapford War Memorial
Lapford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel Approximately 40 Metres North-east Of Bury Barton Farmhouse
Chapel Approximately 40 Metres North-east Of Bury Barton Farmhouse — Grade I listed chapel in Mid Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Nemeto Statio
Nemeto Statio — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Lapford Roman Fort
Lapford Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lapford Bridge
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West Middlewick Farm Campsite
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Tom Cobley Tavern
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The Exchange Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lapford Bridge?
- Lapford Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17 6AE), in the parish of Lapford.
- What is Lapford Bridge?
- Lapford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lapford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17 6AE.
- Is Lapford Bridge a listed building?
- Lapford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lapford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lapford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lapford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lapford, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17 6AE.