Historic bridges · South West England
Vigo Bridge
In or near Cudlipptown.
Vigo 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
- Gunnislake · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Vigo Bridge, the nearest railway station is Gunnislake, located 6.8 km away. The postcode for the bridge is PL19 9EA, and entry is free.
About
Vigo 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 1326234). 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. 5185 VIGO BRIDGE ROAD Vigo Bridge SX 4874 4/120 7.9.51 II 2. Over River Tavy. 1773. Stone rubble with granite parapet copings and voussoirs. Three semi-circular arches with one recessed order, keystones. Pointed cut-waters taken up to form refuges, 2 on the west side, one on the east side. At the North end of the East side the arch is splayed on plan. Listing NGR: SX4842374592 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 93507 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Vigo Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. Its historical significance is recognised through this designation, reflecting its architectural and cultural value.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5514, -4.1410
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Tavistock
- Postcode
- PL19 9EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26611729 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vigo Bridge?
- Vigo Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 9EA), in the parish of Tavistock.
- What is Vigo Bridge?
- Vigo Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vigo Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL19 9EA.
- Is Vigo Bridge a listed building?
- Vigo Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Vigo Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Vigo Bridge is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Vigo Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Vigo Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vigo Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 9EA.