Historic bridges · South West England
Oakenham Bridge
In or near South Brent.
Oakenham 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 · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Oakenham Bridge is located in South Hams, Devon, with the postcode TQ9 7LX. The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, which is 7.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Oakenham 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 1289995). 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 DIPTFORD SX75NW 4/227 Oakenham Bridge 12.2.90 II Bridge carrying track over River Avon. Circa early C19 slate rubble with dressed slate arch. Single span segmental arch. Low parapets swept out at the ends over the abutments. The parapets have pitched slate capping rebuilt in places and with cemented capping. Probably built to provide access to the limekilns (qv) situated immediately to the south west in North Huish Parish. Oakenham Bridge is situated on the parish boundary between North Huish and Diptford. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29 September 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 101142 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
Oakenham Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3990, -3.7963
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Diptford
- Postcode
- TQ9 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26578245 (CC0)
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St Mary's Church, North Huish
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Where to eat & stay near Oakenham Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holsome Park Campsite
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California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site
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📷 2Campsites · South West England
Ashbourne Woods Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Brackenhill Glamping
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📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
Moor View Touring Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Station House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Church House Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Maltsters Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oakenham Bridge?
- Oakenham Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 7LX), in the parish of Diptford.
- What is Oakenham Bridge?
- Oakenham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oakenham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 7LX.
- Is Oakenham Bridge a listed building?
- Oakenham Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oakenham Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Oakenham Bridge is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Oakenham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Oakenham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oakenham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 7LX.