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Terras Pill Bridge

Free admission

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

Looe train near Terras Crossing - geograph.org.uk - 1140630

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

About

Terras Pill 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 1329293). 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

Terras Bridge, also known as Terras Pill Bridge, is a road bridge near Morval in Cornwall, England. Built in c. 1825, the Grade II listed bridge crosses the tidal East Looe River, and is adjacent to the Liskeard and Looe Railway and the remains of the Liskeard and Looe Union Canal.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Terras Bridge, also known as Terras Pill Bridge, is a road bridge near Morval in Cornwall, England. Built in c. 1825, the Grade II listed bridge crosses the tidal East Looe River, and is adjacent to the Liskeard and Looe Railway and the remains of the Liskeard and Looe Union Canal.

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Background

Description

Built in , the stone bridge carries an unclassified road over the East Looe River at Terras Pill, between the parishes of Morval and Duloe. As well as the main span across the river channel, the bridge has a second small flood arch. The main bridge arch was navigable, maintaining the river's navigability to Sandplace. Downstream of the bridge, the only crossing of the river is Looe Bridge. At the north side of the bridge, the road continues on a causeway over mudflats and saltings. At the north end of the causeway crosses the Liskeard and Looe Union Canal by another stone arch. The canal was approved by Parliament the same year the bridge opened, and began operation in 1827. In 1985, Terras…

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Coordinates
50.3739, -4.4643
District
Cornwall
Parish
Duloe
Postcode
PL13 1PH
Parliamentary constituency
South East Cornwall
Opening
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Terras Pill Bridge?
Terras Pill Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 1PH), in the parish of Duloe.
Who owns Terras Pill Bridge?
Terras Pill Bridge is owned by | maint =.
Is Terras Pill Bridge a listed building?
Terras Pill Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Terras Pill Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Terras Pill Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Terras Pill Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 1PH. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency.