Historic bridges · South West England
Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895
In or near Winsford.
Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1247820). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 09/03/2017 SS92NW 9/56 DULVERTON CP Marsh Bridge at NGR SS 9069 2895 II Road bridge over River Barle. Probably C18, repaired 1818-9, altered 1866-7 when central pier removed and iron bridge inserted, parapet destroyed 1952, reconstructed in steel 1979-80. Early C19 repairs by John Stone, mid C19 alterations by County Surveyor, Arthur Whitehead, iron work by Hennet and Spink of Bridgewater. Flat bedded local stone, rubble voussoirs and steel. Plan: semi-circular head arched outer bays, centre spanned by steel bridge resting on pointed cutwater piers. Latticework steel parapet, pyramid topped lattice work piers flanking centre span, recurring cross pattee motif. The original use of cast iron was suggested in 1851 by the preceeding County Surveyor Richard Carver. A chapel of ease was erected in the mid C19 on the north bank beside the bridge by John Locke of Northmoor (not included), which burnt down 1908. (Greenfield, Exmoor Review, 1980; Photograph in NMR; Buchanan, Batsford Guide to the Archaeology of Central and Southern England, 1980). Listing NGR: SS9070128957 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 429205 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Barle Valley SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Exmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Marsh Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England at NGR SS 9069 2895. It is a notable example of historical engineering, contributing to the region's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0495, -3.5607
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Dulverton
- Postcode
- TA22 9QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- wikidata: Q26540093 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895?
- Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA22 9QF), in the parish of Dulverton.
- What is Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895?
- Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895?
- Drivers can use postcode TA22 9QF.
- Is Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 a listed building?
- Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 a protected site?
- Yes — Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 is part of the Barle Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 free to visit?
- Yes, Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marsh Bridge At Ngr Ss 9069 2895?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA22 9QF. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.