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Paynes Bridge

Free admission

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

Throwleigh, track above a small ford - geograph.org.uk - 3930121

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Plan your visit

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

About

Paynes 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 1106138). 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 THROWLEIGH SX 69 SE 1/220 Paynes Bridge II Road bridge over Shilley Pool stream. Probably early C19. Granite stone rubble with ashlar voussoirs and coping. Small single span bridge. The plain vault is a segmental arch springing from relatively tall vertical abuttments which line the stream. There is no dripcourse. The parapet is flat and the walls curve outwards slightly each end. The coping is slightly curved. Listing NGR: SX6580591567 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 94752 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Paynes Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and contribution to the local heritage.

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Coordinates
50.7082, -3.9019
County
Devon
District
West Devon
Parish
South Tawton
Postcode
EX20 2QD
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paynes Bridge?
Paynes Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2QD), in the parish of South Tawton.
Is Paynes Bridge a listed building?
Paynes Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Paynes Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Paynes Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Paynes Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2QD. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.