Historic bridges · South West England
Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West
In or near Holbeton.
Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West — 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
- Ivybridge · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thornham Bridge and Icehouse, the nearest railway station is Ivybridge, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PL21 0LG, and entry is free.
About
Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1108569). 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 The following buildings shall be added to the list: SX 65 SW ERMINGTON 5/261 Thornham Bridge and icehouse adjoining north west II Bridge carrying track over River Erme and attached icehouse. Bridge dated 1818. Icehouse later C19. Coursed slate rubble with dressed granite voussoirs to arches and rounded granite coping to parapets. Wide segmental main arch over stream with smaller round flood arch in east abutment. The pier between the two arches is partly ashlar and may be the remains of an earlier bridge. Limestone tablet on the north side over the main arch with inscription and date 1818. The carriageway is quite narrow and carries what is now a grass track. The icehouse attached to the west end of the north side is probably a later C19 addition ; steps lead down to a narrow passage with a cambered brick vault and a niche on the north side of the end. The icehouse probably served Thornham (house), said to have been built in 1796 and extended in late C19. Listing NGR: SX6425254139 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 100534 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornham Bridge and Icehouse, located in Ermington, Devon, is a Grade II listed building. This structure serves as a notable example of historical engineering in South-West England. The bridge and its adjoining icehouse reflect the area's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3715, -3.9103
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Ermington
- Postcode
- PL21 0LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26402330 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West?
- Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 0LG), in the parish of Ermington.
- What is Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West?
- Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 0LG.
- Is Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West a listed building?
- Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West a protected site?
- Yes — Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West free to visit?
- Yes, Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 0LG.