Historic bridges · South West England
Polyphant Bridge
In or near Altarnun.
Polyphant Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Polyphant Bridge in Cornwall, the nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, which is 2.8 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PL15 7PT.
About
Polyphant Bridge is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Details The monument includes a multi-span road bridge which crosses the River Inny at Hicks Mill near Polyphant. The bridge survives as a double arched bridge with a post and rail parapet. The eastern arch is the earliest and has double arch rings, whilst the western arch, rebuilt in 1847, has a round arch ring. The central pier has a cutwater on both sides capped with a triangular slab of granite. The walls on both sides are topped with half-rounded granite coping stones. The parapet is formed by granite posts with steel tube rails. Originally of 17th century construction, the west arch was rebuilt following a flood on 8th July 1847 when all the other bridges on the River Inny (except for Trekelland Bridge) were destroyed. Further restoration was carried out by 'RC and RJ in 1953' with a written inscription in the cement. The bridge is Listed Grade II (68413). Sources: HER:- PastScape Monument No:-436311 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: CO 384 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Polyphant Bridge is a Grade II* listed bridge located in South-West England. Its designation reflects its architectural significance and historical value. The bridge is an example of notable engineering from its era.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6147, -4.4517
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lewannick
- Postcode
- PL15 7PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House Station — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641853 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polyphant Bridge?
- Polyphant Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7PT), in the parish of Lewannick.
- What is Polyphant Bridge?
- Polyphant Bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polyphant Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 7PT.
- Is Polyphant Bridge a listed building?
- Polyphant Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Polyphant Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Polyphant Bridge is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Polyphant Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Polyphant Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polyphant Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House Station, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7PT.