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Paddleford Bridge

Free admission

Paddleford Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Fields next to the Culm River, near Rewe - geograph.org.uk - 965640

Rob Purvis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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

About

Paddleford Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1171175). 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 99 NE REWE 5/171 Paddleford Bridge - (formerly listed under 30.6.61 Broadclyst Parish) - II* Bridge over River Culm. Circa 1700. Volcanic trap ashlar. 2 segmental arches, one large and one small, both double-chamfered to both sides, the small arch with original soffits, the larger arch with a rebuilt soffit in the form of a brick skew arch. Pointed cutwater to both sides forming refuges at the level of the road. Chamfered string-course and chamfered parapet wall coping; the parapets angle out at either end to act as revettments. This bridge is a good, albeit a late, example of the typical C17 Devon type. Listing NGR: SX9521599808 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 88482 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Paddleford Bridge is a scheduled monument located in South-West England. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect its importance in the region's heritage.

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Coordinates
50.7883, -3.4880
County
Devon
District
East Devon
Parish
Rewe
Postcode
EX5 4ES
Parliamentary constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paddleford Bridge?
Paddleford Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 4ES), in the parish of Rewe.
Is Paddleford Bridge a listed building?
Paddleford Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Paddleford Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Paddleford Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Paddleford Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 4ES. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency.