Historic bridges · South West England
Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395
In or near Thurloxton.
Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 — 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
- Bridgwater · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures, you can take a train to Bridgwater, which is 6.5 km away. The postcode for the location is TA5 2DH, and entry is free.
About
Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1344984). 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 ST23SE GOATHURST CP HALSWELL PARK 7/45 Ornamental bridge with flanking half-figures at NGR ST 2505 3395 II Ornamental bridge with flanking half-figures. C18. Ashlar. Two semi- circular archways to each side of central projecting bow. Rear parapet of bridge raised up to form a shallow semi-circular headed niche, vermiculated key and imposts; to each side of this central feature a lower wall terminating with a statuesque female half-figure, one of which has fallen and lies nearby at time of re-survey (February 1985). Front parapet renewed in concrete block, mid C20. (Pevsner N., Buildings of England, South and West Somerset, 1958; Country Life, Nov. 21, 1908; Collinson, Somerset I, 1791; VCH, Somerset II, 1911; Garden History, V, 3, 1977; Jones B., Follies and Grottoes, 1974). Listing NGR: ST2503533891 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 269307 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures is located in Goathurst, South-West England, postcode TA5. This Grade II listed building features distinctive flanking half figures, contributing to its architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0994, -3.0720
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Goathurst
- Postcode
- TA5 2DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgwater — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26628660 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395?
- Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 2DH), in the parish of Goathurst.
- What is Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395?
- Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 2DH.
- Is Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 a listed building?
- Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 a protected site?
- Yes — Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 free to visit?
- Yes, Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ornamental Bridge With Flanking Half Figures At Ngr St 2505 3395?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgwater, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 2DH.