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Lotherton Bridge

Free admission

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

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lotherton 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 1169472). 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 4/252 Lotherton Bridge II Road bridge over River Yealm. Circa C17/18, partly rebuilt. Stone rubble. Two spans widely separated. The west arch is round and the east arch in slightly pointed. Each has recessed arch rings. On the north, upstream side a large cutwater type of projection is possibly part of the original structure. Rebuilt stone rubble parapets. The river flows through the west arch and the east one acts as a flood arch. In 1672 the bridge was reported to be in decay and in 1809 there were two arches. Reference: C. Henderson and E. Jervoise, Old Devon Bridges, page 22. Listing NGR: SX5959453874 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 100528 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Lotherton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value. The bridge is part of the region's transportation heritage.

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Coordinates
50.3680, -3.9756
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Yealmpton
Postcode
PL8 2LL
Parliamentary constituency
South West Devon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lotherton Bridge?
Lotherton Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL8 2LL), in the parish of Yealmpton.
Is Lotherton Bridge a listed building?
Lotherton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Lotherton Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Lotherton Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Lotherton Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PL8 2LL. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.