Historic bridges · South West England
Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909
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Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1345374). 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 SS73NE EXMOOR CP SIMONSBATH 11/13 Simonsbath Bridge at NGR SS 7720 3909 II Road bridge over River Barle. Medieval in origin, subsequently extensively rebuilt especially after 1952 floods. Flat bedded slate, random rubble voussoirs, slate bedded on end to form saddle back coping. Three arch span. West side 3 semi-circular headed arches, cutwaters rising to spring of arch with flat pilasters above. East side pointed arch central opening, flanked by 2 slightly different semi-circular headed arches, cutwaters between with recessed ledge, parapet rebuilt behind. (Photograph in NMR). Listing NGR: SS7719839095 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 265426 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Simonsbath Bridge, located in South-West England at NGR SS 7720 3909, is a Grade II listed building. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1379, -3.7567
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Exmoor
- Postcode
- TA24 7SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- wikidata: Q26629008 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909?
- Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7SH), in the parish of Exmoor.
- What is Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909?
- Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24 7SH.
- Is Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 a listed building?
- Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 a protected site?
- Yes — Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 free to visit?
- Yes, Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7SH. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.