Historic bridges · South West England
Yealm Bridge
In or near Holbeton.
Yealm 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
- Ivybridge · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Yealm Bridge, the nearest railway station is Ivybridge, which is 7.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is PL8 2EG, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Yealm 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 1324869). 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 SX 55 SE YEALMPTON YEALM BRIDGE 4/239 Yealm Bridge II Road bridge over River Yealm. Circa early C19. Ashlar. Single span with wide segmental arch. Small flood arch at west end. Parapet with plain coping. Pilasters piers at the ends of the abutments. The bridge was recorded in 1809 as being "very old" and having three arches and therefore this present bridge must be post 1809. Reference. C. Henderson an E. Jervoise - Old Devon Bridges, page 22. Listing NGR: SX5902251974 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 100514 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
Yealm Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3508, -3.9829
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Yealmpton
- Postcode
- PL8 2EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26610461 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yealm Bridge?
- Yealm Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 2EG), in the parish of Yealmpton.
- What is Yealm Bridge?
- Yealm Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Yealm Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL8 2EG.
- Is Yealm Bridge a listed building?
- Yealm Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Yealm Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Yealm Bridge is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Yealm Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Yealm Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yealm Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 2EG.