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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South West England

Ruined Bridge

In or near Brixton.

Free admission

Ruined Bridge — a bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Embankment and bridge piers. - geograph.org.uk - 55177

Shane White — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Marsh Mills · 7.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ruined Bridge is a bridge located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Yealm Estuary SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ruined Bridge is a historic structure located in South-West England. It is notable for its remnants, which reflect the architectural style of its time. The bridge's condition offers insights into the region's engineering history.

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

Coordinates
50.3392, -4.0324
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Brixton
Postcode
PL8 2DJ
Parliamentary constituency
South West Devon
Nearest railway station
Marsh Mills7.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruined Bridge?
Ruined Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 2DJ), in the parish of Brixton.
What is Ruined Bridge?
Ruined Bridge — a bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ruined Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL8 2DJ.
Is Ruined Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Ruined Bridge is part of the Yealm Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Ruined Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Ruined Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Ruined Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 2DJ.