Historic bridges · South West England
Rockbeare Bridge
In or near Broadclyst.
Rockbeare Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cranbrook · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rockbeare Bridge, the nearest railway station is Cranbrook, located 1 km away. The postcode for navigation is EX5 7FG, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Rockbeare Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 50.7487°, -3.4062°.
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Heritage listing
Details SY 09 NW BROADCLYST 6/45 Rockbeare Bridge - 30.6.61 - II Road bridge now by-passed by A30. Rebuilt by G Reed, 1790. Red sandstone and volcanic trap. Single round arch, long abutment walls and parapets with semi- circular coping stones; the profile of the parapet above the arch is markedly triangular. 2 inscription panels have been reset on the south wall, east side (facing A30). (1) 'This Bridge repard beyond ye age of man is repard by County in eighty one. 1681. John Hall, Ralph Hakert'. (2) 'Built by G Reed 1790'. Listing NGR: SY0089195285 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 88360 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rockbeare Bridge is a bridge located in Cranbrook, Devon, South-West England. It serves as a functional crossing in the area, contributing to local infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7487, -3.4062
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Cranbrook
- Postcode
- EX5 7FG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Nearest railway station
- Cranbrook — 1 km
Sources
- osm: w527314316 (ODbL)
- commons: Rockbeare bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1623592.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rockbeare Bridge?
- Rockbeare Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 7FG), in the parish of Cranbrook.
- What is Rockbeare Bridge?
- Rockbeare Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rockbeare Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cranbrook, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 7FG.
- Is Rockbeare Bridge a listed building?
- Rockbeare Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rockbeare Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rockbeare Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rockbeare Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cranbrook, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 7FG.