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Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516

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Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1174205). 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 SS93NW WINSFORD CP WINSFORD VILLAGE 14/157 Vicarage Bridge at NGR SS 9061 3516 6.4.59 GV II Road bridge over River Exe. 1835, reconstructed 1927-8, restored 1952. Reconstructed by Edward J Stead, County Surveyor, and built by G B Fisher and Sons. Local stone random rubble, large central arch between full height pointed cutwaters on C19 foundations, flanked by 2 smaller decreasing arches separated by brief cutwater; arches on up stream front slightly pointed in central 3 bays, down stream side all arches semi-circular. Parapets set back irregularly on either side. Central pointed recess flanking road in manner of pack horse bridges. Concrete plaque on inner face of parapet inscribed 'Somerset County Council', below ashlar stone inscribed 'Edward J Stead AMICE County Surveyor'. The bridge was built for the turnpike road by-passing the packhorse bridge (qv) about 10 metres to the west. Scheduled Ancient Monument (Somerset County No 228). (Photograph in NMR). Listing NGR: SS9060935168 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 265571 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Vicarage Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and contributes to the area's historical landscape.

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Coordinates
51.1053, -3.5639
District
Somerset
Parish
Winsford
Postcode
TA24 7JG
Parliamentary constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516?
Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7JG), in the parish of Winsford.
Is Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 a listed building?
Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 free to visit?
Yes, Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516 is free to enter.
How do I get to Vicarage Bridge At Ngr Ss 9061 3516?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7JG. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.