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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South West England

Littlehempston Bridge

In or near Dartington.

Free admission

Littlehempston Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Gatcombe Brook - geograph.org.uk - 4816491

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Totnes Riverside · 1.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Littlehempston Bridge, the nearest railway station is Totnes Riverside, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is TQ9 6LY, and entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Littlehempston 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 1324884). 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 86 SW LITTLEHEMPSTON 5/56 Littlehempston Bridge 15.7.74 GV II Road bridge of River Hems. Circa C18. Stone rubble. Small bridge with two spans with segmental arches and cutwaters between on upstream side with refuge in parapet'above. No parapet coping. Listing NGR: SX8132962745 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 100604 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Littlehempston Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural and historical significance, contributing to the region's heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.4525, -3.6730
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Littlehempston
Postcode
TQ9 6LY
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Totnes Riverside1.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Littlehempston Bridge?
Littlehempston Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 6LY), in the parish of Littlehempston.
What is Littlehempston Bridge?
Littlehempston Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Littlehempston Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Totnes Riverside, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 6LY.
Is Littlehempston Bridge a listed building?
Littlehempston Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Littlehempston Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Littlehempston Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Littlehempston Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Totnes Riverside, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 6LY.