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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South West England

Poldhu Bridge

In or near Poldhu.

Free admission

Poldhu Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Poldhu Cove - geograph.org.uk - 4780837

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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.

Directions on Google Maps →

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.0345, -5.2597
District
Cornwall
Parish
Mullion
Postcode
TR12 7JB
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives
Nearest railway station
Truthall Halt9.8 km

Sources

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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.