Historic bridges · South West England
Old Frackford Bridge
In or near Dunster.
Old Frackford 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
- Dunster · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Frackford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Dunster, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is TA24 6TU.
About
Old Frackford 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 1057597). 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 1. 5366 DUNSTER Old Frackford Bridge SS 9843-9943 4/119 II 2. Dated 1768, builders William and George Rawle. Random rubble sandstone. Two semi- circular arches, later triangular coping to parapets, partly overgrown with ivy at time of survey. Date and names carved on slate let into east face. No longer in use, replaced by present single span bridge in 1913. Listing NGR: SS9846443252 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 264748 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Frackford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1795, -3.4540
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Dunster
- Postcode
- TA24 6TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26309773 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Frackford Bridge?
- Old Frackford Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6TU), in the parish of Dunster.
- What is Old Frackford Bridge?
- Old Frackford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Frackford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6TU.
- Is Old Frackford Bridge a listed building?
- Old Frackford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Old Frackford Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Old Frackford Bridge is part of the Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Old Frackford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Frackford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Frackford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6TU.