Historic bridges · South West England
Poldhu Bridge
In or near Poldhu.
Poldhu 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
- Truthall Halt · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Poldhu Bridge is located in Cornwall, postcode TR12 7JB. The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, which is 9.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Poldhu 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 1158189). 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 SW 62 SE 5/91 MULLION POLDHU COVE Poldhu Bridge II Bridge over stream. Circa mid C19. Stone rubble with granite dressings. Two small round arches with dressed voussoirs. The bridge is narrow but the parapets are splayed out over the abutments and have rounded granite coping. Stone tablet on the east side with carved inscription which appears to read W E. West side possibly widened and rebuilt. A post box has been set into the centre of the west parapet. Listing NGR: SW6666820024 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 64671 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Baulk Head to Mullion SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: THE LIZARD
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Poldhu Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 50.0345, -5.2597
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Mullion
- Postcode
- TR12 7JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26451926 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poldhu Bridge?
- Poldhu Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 7JB), in the parish of Mullion.
- What is Poldhu Bridge?
- Poldhu Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Poldhu Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR12 7JB.
- Is Poldhu Bridge a listed building?
- Poldhu Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Poldhu Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Poldhu Bridge is part of the Baulk Head to Mullion SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the THE LIZARD National Nature Reserve.
- Is Poldhu Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Poldhu Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Poldhu Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 7JB. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.