Historic bridges · South West England
Venton Bridge
In or near Widecombe in the Moor.
Venton 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Venton 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 1242230). 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 WIDECOMBE-IN- X 77 NW THE-MOOR 2/219 Venton Bridge - - II Clapper bridge crossing the East Webburn river. C18 or early C19. Granite. Consists of 3 spans with abutments and piers made of large granite blocks, upon which rest a series of heavy granite lintels; piers have sharply-pointed cutwaters on the upstream side. C20 iron railing on each side of the top of bridge, fixed to short granite posts. Listing NGR: SX7198776618 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 441627 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Venton Bridge is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, characteristic of the era in which it was constructed.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5752, -3.8092
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Widecombe in the Moor
- Postcode
- TQ13 7TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q26535040 (CC0)
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Widecombe in the Moor
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Church of Saint Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
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Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
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Widecombe in the Moor
Widecombe in the Moor — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
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Church of Saint Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Widecombe Fair Show Field
Widecombe Fair Show Field — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Rugglestone Rock
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Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Dunstone Manor
Dunstone Manor — manor house in Widecombe in the Moor, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Clapper bridge on the road from Widecombe Village to Natsworthy, about 130 metres north east of Wooder Manor
Clapper bridge on the road from Widecombe Village to Natsworthy, about 130 metres north east of Wooder Manor — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Venton Bridge
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Longhouse Barn, Dartmoor.
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Runnage Farm Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Riverside Campsite
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Venton Bridge?
- Venton Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 7TB), in the parish of Widecombe in the Moor.
- What is Venton Bridge?
- Venton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Venton Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode TQ13 7TB.
- Is Venton Bridge a listed building?
- Venton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Venton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Venton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Venton Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 7TB. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.