Historic bridges · South West England
Lotherton Bridge
In or near Holbeton.
Lotherton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Lotherton Bridge is located in South Hams, Devon, with the postcode PL8 2LL. The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, which is 5.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Lotherton 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 1169472). 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 55 SE YEALMPTON 4/252 Lotherton Bridge II Road bridge over River Yealm. Circa C17/18, partly rebuilt. Stone rubble. Two spans widely separated. The west arch is round and the east arch in slightly pointed. Each has recessed arch rings. On the north, upstream side a large cutwater type of projection is possibly part of the original structure. Rebuilt stone rubble parapets. The river flows through the west arch and the east one acts as a flood arch. In 1672 the bridge was reported to be in decay and in 1809 there were two arches. Reference: C. Henderson and E. Jervoise, Old Devon Bridges, page 22. Listing NGR: SX5959453874 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 100528 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lotherton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value. The bridge is part of the region's transportation heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3680, -3.9756
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Yealmpton
- Postcode
- PL8 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26462663 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lotherton Bridge?
- Lotherton Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 2LL), in the parish of Yealmpton.
- What is Lotherton Bridge?
- Lotherton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lotherton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL8 2LL.
- Is Lotherton Bridge a listed building?
- Lotherton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lotherton Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Lotherton Bridge is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lotherton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lotherton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lotherton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 2LL.