Historic bridges · South West England
Bridford Bridge
Bridford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridford 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 1333890). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details DODDISCOMBSLEIGH SX 88 NW part in Bridford Parish 2/34 Bridford Bridge II Road bridge over the River Teign. Probably C16 2-span bridge, widened on the upstream side with a single span in the C19. On the downstream side the bridge has 2 pointed arches with recessed arch rings and cutwaters; single segmental arch on upstream side; 3 rounded flood arches. Granite rubble parapets with granite capping are presumably C19. Described by Henderson and Jervoise as the "most interesting bridge over the River Teign", noted by Leland and said to have been in decay in 1678. In the early C19 it was 9 1/2 feet wide, present width 13 1/2 feet. Henderson, C and Jervoise E, Old Devon Bridges (1938). Listing NGR: SX8339787236 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 85555 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the era of its construction.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6731, -3.6515
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Bridford
- Postcode
- EX6 7JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q26618602 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Theatres · South West England
Sheldon Open Air Theatre
Sheldon Open Air Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Wheal Augusta (Teign Valley Barytes Mine)
Wheal Augusta (Teign Valley Barytes Mine) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Sowton Cottage Bridge
Sowton Cottage Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Bridford Barton
Bridford Barton — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Thomas A Becket
Church of St Thomas A Becket — church in Bridford, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · South West England
History Box
History Box — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
More bridges in this region
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Albert Road Viaduct
Albert Road Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Angarrack Viaduct
Angarrack Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Avon Bridge
Avon Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bailey Bridge
Bailey Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridford Bridge?
- Bridford Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 7JZ), in the parish of Bridford.
- Is Bridford Bridge a listed building?
- Bridford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bridford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridford Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 7JZ. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.