Historic bridges · South West England
Moor Cross Bridge
In or near Cornwood.
Moor Cross 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
- Ivybridge · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Moor Cross Bridge is located in South Hams, Devon, with the postcode PL21 9HR. The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, which is 4.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Moor Cross 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 1162488). 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 65 NW CORNWOOD MOOR CROSS 11/53 Moor Cross Bridge II Roadbridge over River Yealm. Circa early C19. Granite rubble. Small bridge with single wide elliptical arch. Parapet with granite coping. Listing NGR: SX6082458762 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 99161 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
Moor Cross Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4122, -3.9601
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Cornwood
- Postcode
- PL21 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26456075 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moor Cross Bridge?
- Moor Cross Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 9HR), in the parish of Cornwood.
- What is Moor Cross Bridge?
- Moor Cross Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moor Cross Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 9HR.
- Is Moor Cross Bridge a listed building?
- Moor Cross Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Moor Cross Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Moor Cross Bridge is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Moor Cross Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Moor Cross Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moor Cross Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 9HR.