Historic bridges · South West England
Shaldon Bridge
Shaldon Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shaldon Bridge is a historic bridge in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1825, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Newton Abbot parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area TQ14.
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Heritage listing
Teignmouth ( TIN-məth) is a seaside town, fishing port and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It lies on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign, about 12 miles (19 km) south of Exeter. The town had a population of 14,932 at the 2021 census. From the 1800s onwards, the town grew rapidly in size from a fishing port associated with the Newfoundland cod industry to a fashionable resort of some note in Georgian times; there was further expansion after the opening of the South Devon Railway in 1846.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Teignmouth ( TIN-məth) is a seaside town, fishing port and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It lies on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign, about 12 miles (19 km) south of Exeter. The town had a population of 14,932 at the 2021 census. From the 1800s onwards, the town grew rapidly in size from a fishing port associated with the Newfoundland cod industry to a fashionable resort of some note in Georgian times; there was further expansion after the opening of the South Devon Railway in 1846. Today, its port still operates and the town remains a popular seaside and day-trip holiday location.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5444, -3.5101
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Teignmouth
- Postcode
- TQ14 9AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Established
- 1825
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w216516064 (ODbL)
- commons: 2020-08-13 Shaldon 72.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Shaldon Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaldon Bridge?
- Shaldon Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ14 9AA), in the parish of Teignmouth.
- When was Shaldon Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1825.
- Is Shaldon Bridge a listed building?
- Shaldon Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shaldon Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shaldon Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shaldon Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ14 9AA.