Historic bridges · South West England
Lostwithiel Bridge
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Lostwithiel Bridge — Grade I 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
- Lostwithiel · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Lostwithiel Bridge is located in Cornwall, with the nearest railway station being Lostwithiel, just 0.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Lostwithiel Bridge is a Grade I listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1327324). 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 LOSTWITHIEL NORTH STREET, Lostwithiel SX 15 NW 10/118 Lostwithiel Bridge - 18.10.49 GV I Bridge over the River Fowey. Mid C15, with additional flood arch of C18 and late repairs. Slatestone rubble with chamfered granite copings to parapet walls. The bridge runs east/west across the river, with the C18 works to east. There are 5 pointed arches, with relieving arches; from the south, there is a low 4-centred arch to left, and then the 4 main arches, 2 to left slightly taller, with cutwaters between the refuges on top. The 5 old arches are 13 feet in span; the roadway is 11 feet wide and the parapets were added in 1676; these are splayed back at the west end, and extend overall about 30 feet. To the right, there is a taller round flood arch with buttress to left and smaller round floor arch, rebuilt in the C18. (Sources: Henderson, C. and Coates, H.: Old Cornish Bridges and Streams 1928) Ancient Monument no. 65 Listing NGR: SX1061559809 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 70870 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Lostwithiel Museum is located in a historic Georgian building that has served various purposes over the years. It is a fully accredited museum run by volunteers, showcasing the local history and heritage of Lostwithiel.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lostwithiel Bridge is a Grade I listed bridge located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural value. The bridge serves as a key crossing point over the River Fowey.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4076, -4.6666
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lostwithiel
- Postcode
- PL22 0EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Lostwithiel — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Mondays to Fridays 10.30am to 4.30pm; Saturdays 11.00am to 3.00pm
- Official site
- www.lostwithielmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529589 (CC0)
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Lostwithiel War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lostwithiel Bridge?
- Lostwithiel Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL22 0EW), in the parish of Lostwithiel.
- What is Lostwithiel Bridge?
- Lostwithiel Bridge — Grade I listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lostwithiel Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL22 0EW.
- Is Lostwithiel Bridge a listed building?
- Lostwithiel Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Lostwithiel Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Lostwithiel Bridge is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lostwithiel Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lostwithiel Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lostwithiel Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL22 0EW.