Historic bridges · South West England
Taw Green Bridge
In or near Sampford Courtenay.
Taw Green Bridge — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Taw Green Bridge is located in West Devon, with the nearest railway station being Okehampton, which is 6.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is EX20 2LU, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Taw Green Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1326109). 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 SOUTH TAWTON SX 69 NE 1/250 TAW GREEN Taw Green Bridge II Bridge over River Taw. Early - mid C19. Local stone rubble with larger dressed blocks for the abutments and voussoirs; granite coping stones. Single span bridge with a segmental, almost round-headed, arch springing from vertical abutments. The walls rise to the parapet uninterrupted which follows the road and ramps slightly towards the centre. The walls have plain granite coping stones and curve out either end with no terminal piers. This entry was subject to a Minor Spatial Amendment on 26 July 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 95052 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Taw Green Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. This structure is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7561, -3.9102
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- South Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26611609 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taw Green Bridge?
- Taw Green Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2LU), in the parish of South Tawton.
- What is Taw Green Bridge?
- Taw Green Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Taw Green Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2LU.
- Is Taw Green Bridge a listed building?
- Taw Green Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Taw Green Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Taw Green Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Taw Green Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2LU.