Historic bridges · South West England
Lifton Bridge
In or near Lifton.
Lifton 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
- Launceston · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Lifton Bridge is located in West Devon, with the nearest railway station being Launceston, approximately 6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Lifton 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 1105595). 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 SX 38 SE LIFTON LEAT ROAD (south side) 5/140 Lifton Bridge - 14.6.52 GV II Road bridge over the River Lyd. Probably Cl7 or with earlier origins and with some rebuilding in C19. Stone rubble with granite arches. 3 span and flood span with elliptical arches with slightly recessed granite ring arches and 2 tall cutwaters that rise to the height of the arches. Parapets probably rebuilt. Listing NGR: SX3891184822 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 92384 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lifton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6408, -4.2796
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Lifton
- Postcode
- PL16 0AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26399533 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lifton Bridge?
- Lifton Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL16 0AE), in the parish of Lifton.
- What is Lifton Bridge?
- Lifton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lifton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL16 0AE.
- Is Lifton Bridge a listed building?
- Lifton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lifton Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Lifton Bridge is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lifton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lifton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lifton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL16 0AE.