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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South West England

Zeal Bridge

In or near South Brent.

Free admission

Zeal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Bala Brook - geograph.org.uk - 6751921

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Ivybridge · 6.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Zeal Bridge, the nearest railway station is Ivybridge, located 6.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TQ10 9EL, and entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Zeal 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 1147768). 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 SOUTH BRENT SX 66 SE 5/196 Zeal Bridge - - II Road bridge over Bala Brook, a moorland brook and tributary of the River Avon. Dated 1810 and widened in C20. Granite rubble. Wide single span with shallow segmental arch with recessed arch ring of dressed granite voussoirs. Plain square tablet over arch on west upstream side with date 1810 inscribed in large figures with serifs. Parapets with roughly squared granite coping stones. Bases of piers reinforced with concrete and widened on downstream east side with concrete beam. Listing NGR: SX6791562441 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 99352 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Zeal Bridge is a Grade II listed building located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect the era of its construction.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.4469, -3.8617
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
South Brent
Postcode
TQ10 9EL
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Ivybridge6.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Zeal Bridge?
Zeal Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ10 9EL), in the parish of South Brent.
What is Zeal Bridge?
Zeal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Zeal Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ10 9EL.
Is Zeal Bridge a listed building?
Zeal Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Zeal Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Zeal Bridge is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Zeal Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Zeal Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Zeal Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ10 9EL.