Historic bridges · South West England
Barnstaple Long Bridge
Barnstaple Long Bridge — a Grade I-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
Barnstaple Long Bridge is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Barnstaple Long Bridge is a medieval bridge in Barnstaple, North Devon, in south-western England, spanning the River Taw. One of the largest medieval bridges in Britain, it is a Grade I listed building and ancient monument. Another major medieval bridge, the Bideford Long Bridge over the River Torridge, is a few miles away.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Barnstaple Long Bridge is a medieval bridge in Barnstaple, North Devon, in south-western England, spanning the River Taw. One of the largest medieval bridges in Britain, it is a Grade I listed building and ancient monument. Another major medieval bridge, the Bideford Long Bridge over the River Torridge, is a few miles away.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The date of the first bridge as Barnstaple's main bridge across the River Taw is unclear. A will of 1274 left money for its upkeep and it underwent construction work around 1280 with further work being undertaken in 1333, and the bridge was partially destroyed in 1437 and 1646. It is unclear whether all of the arches were originally built of stone or whether three were wooden (known as "maiden Arches") until replacement in the 16th century. In 1796, the bridge was widened again. In 2016 plans were announced to upgrade the bridge including widening of footpaths and the creation of cycle lanes.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0774, -4.0602
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Barnstaple
- Postcode
- EX32 8LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q16838165 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barnstaple Long Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnstaple Long Bridge?
- Barnstaple Long Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 8LN), in the parish of Barnstaple.
- Who owns Barnstaple Long Bridge?
- Barnstaple Long Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Barnstaple Long Bridge a listed building?
- Barnstaple Long Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Barnstaple Long Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Barnstaple Long Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnstaple Long Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 8LN. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.