Historic bridges · South West England
Tone Bridge
In or near Comeytrowe.
Tone 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
- Taunton · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Tone Bridge is located in Somerset, South West England, with the nearest railway station being Taunton, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is TA1 1JL.
About
Tone 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 1234029). 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 1. TONE BRIDGE 5365 Tone Bridge ST 2724 NE 9/393 II GV 2. Large girder bridge built 1895 to the designs of J H Smith and carrying the main road north over the River Tone. Slightly curved roadway constructed of large girders supported by 2 rows of circular columns with weatherings. On the outer side these columns support piers with large volutes and shields containing the Taunton Borough's coat of arms. The piers are surmounted by 4 good double lamp standards with entwined dolphins and scallop shells at bases, scrolled foliage to globe brackets and finials. These globe lamps are said to be part of the earliest electric street lighting installed in a town in Britian. (see under the Parade). Good ironwork handrails flank roadway, turned balusters with crocket capitals and openwork panels comparable to the Vivary Park gates. Tone Bridge and Nos 5 to 9 (odd) The Bridge (West Side) form a group. Listing NGR: ST2265624818 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 269920 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Tone Bridge is a community theatre that hosts a variety of live performances and events, including family shows and showcases by local talent. It aims to provide a space for entertainment and cultural engagement within the Somerset community.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tone Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0175, -3.1040
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 1JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.thebrewhouse.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q26527456 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tone Bridge?
- Tone Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 1JL), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is Tone Bridge?
- Tone Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tone Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 1JL.
- Is Tone Bridge a listed building?
- Tone Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tone Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Tone Bridge is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Tone Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Tone Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tone Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 1JL.