Historic bridges · South West England
Thorverton Bridge
In or near Bickleigh.
Thorverton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rob Purvis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Weighside · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thorverton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Weighside, located 5.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX5 5LX, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Thorverton 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 1240187). 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 SS 90 SW THORVERTON 8/113 Thorverton Bridge - II Road bridge over the River Exe. 1908 designed by S. Ingram, County Surveyor, contractor H. Berry of Crediton. Reinforced concrete. Single span road bridge with a cambered arch formed from on 4 reinforced concrete beams with cantilevered parapets. Although the parapets are completely plain on the road side, on the river sides they are decorated with recessed panels and moulded cornices on the model of an ashlar masonry bridge; proud panels to the piers. The first reinforced concrete bridge in the County and possibly the only County road bridge built between 1900 and 1914. 9 tenders were received for the design, the final cost of the chosen bridge was £2,392. Photographs of the bridge under construction are held by the NMR. An elegant design and technical innovation in the County. George, A. Brian, "Thorverton Bridge, Devon" Typescript Note. Listing NGR: SS9359801634 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 438292 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorverton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. Its historical significance is marked by its designation, reflecting its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8045, -3.5114
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Thorverton
- Postcode
- EX5 5LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Weighside — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26533124 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorverton Bridge?
- Thorverton Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 5LX), in the parish of Thorverton.
- What is Thorverton Bridge?
- Thorverton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thorverton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Weighside, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX5 5LX.
- Is Thorverton Bridge a listed building?
- Thorverton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thorverton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Thorverton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thorverton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Weighside, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 5LX.