Historic bridges · South West England
Pill Viaduct
Pill Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pill Viaduct is a historic bridge in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1854, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area EX32.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pill Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in Bishop's Tawton, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1854, it is situated within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The structure exemplifies the engineering prowess of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0607, -4.0542
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Bishop's Tawton
- Postcode
- EX32 0AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 1854
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1123450018 (ODbL)
- commons: Pill Bridge - GWR 158798 St James Park train.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pill Viaduct?
- Pill Viaduct is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 0AX), in the parish of Bishop's Tawton.
- When was Pill Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1854.
- Is Pill Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Pill Viaduct is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pill Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Pill Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pill Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 0AX.