Historic bridges · South West England
Topsham Bridge
In or near Halwell.
Topsham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Topsham Bridge, the nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, located 7.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Topsham 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 1325087). 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 LODDISWELL SX 75 SW 2/85 Topsham Bridge II Road bridge over River Avon. C18 or C19, incorporating C16 arch. Coursed rubble, squared granite coping, with series of regularly-spaced vertical through-stones. The original pointed arch now contained with segmental arch to voussoirs at later road widening. Parapets at c.1.25m above roadway which is c.3.5m wide; parapets swept down and round to stopped ends on west side, in Loddiswell c.p., and carried round to continuous wall on south-east side c.50m; north-east side returned to stopped end, both these in Woodleigh c.p. Parapet rises at centre, and the whole is a graceful design, incorporating important historic fabric. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29 September 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 99531 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
Topsham Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3466, -3.7827
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Woodleigh
- Postcode
- TQ7 4DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26610669 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Topsham Bridge?
- Topsham Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 4DR), in the parish of Woodleigh.
- What is Topsham Bridge?
- Topsham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Topsham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 4DR.
- Is Topsham Bridge a listed building?
- Topsham Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Topsham Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Topsham Bridge is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Topsham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Topsham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Topsham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 4DR.