Historic bridges · South West England
Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House)
Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House) — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1060124). 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 ST33NE 9/23 CHILTON POLDEN CP BROADWAY (North side) Grotto and bridge adjacent to east of No 71 (The Tower House) GV II Grotto. Early C19 by William Stradling. Rubble and tufa. Pair of small connected vaulted chambers, the floors set slightly below ground level; earth banked up around the chambers with retaining walls, forming an irregular oblong mound. Roof of one chamber rises to a cylindrical rubble ventilator with narrow openings in stone surrounds; 3 entrances with steps down. East chamber with romantic text on a marble slab. To east end of mound a mock pagan altar formed of 4 large stone slabs. Entrance to north across a causeway between 2 ponds, small rubble bridge with rough-hewn abutments. Listing NGR: ST3777339815 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 269462 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Grotto and Bridge adjacent to the east of No 71 (The Tower House) is a Grade II listed bridge located in Chilton Polden, South-West England. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1542, -2.8911
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Chilton Polden
- Postcode
- TA7 9EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- wikidata: Q26313118 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House)?
- Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 9EQ), in the parish of Chilton Polden.
- Is Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House) a listed building?
- Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House) free to visit?
- Yes, Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grotto And Bridge Adjacent To East Of No 71 (The Tower House)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 9EQ. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.