Historic bridges · South West England
Swain Street
In or near Dunster.
Swain Street is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Watchet · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swain Street is a historic bridge in South-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Watchet, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area TA23.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swain Street is a bridge located in Watchet, South-West England, within the postcode TA23. It is part of the Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1800, -3.3308
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Watchet
- Postcode
- TA23 0QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Watchet — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: w26670051 (ODbL)
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London Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swain Street?
- Swain Street is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA23 0QE), in the parish of Watchet.
- What is Swain Street?
- Swain Street is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swain Street?
- The nearest railway station is Watchet, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA23 0QE.
- Is Swain Street a protected site?
- Yes — Swain Street is part of the Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swain Street free to visit?
- Yes, Swain Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swain Street?
- The nearest railway station is Watchet, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA23 0QE.