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Thorverton Bridge

Free admission

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

A swollen River Exe from Thorverton Bridge, looking downstream - geograph.org.uk - 950910

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

Thorverton 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 1240187). 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 SS 90 SW THORVERTON 8/113 Thorverton Bridge - II Road bridge over the River Exe. 1908 designed by S. Ingram, County Surveyor, contractor H. Berry of Crediton. Reinforced concrete. Single span road bridge with a cambered arch formed from on 4 reinforced concrete beams with cantilevered parapets. Although the parapets are completely plain on the road side, on the river sides they are decorated with recessed panels and moulded cornices on the model of an ashlar masonry bridge; proud panels to the piers. The first reinforced concrete bridge in the County and possibly the only County road bridge built between 1900 and 1914. 9 tenders were received for the design, the final cost of the chosen bridge was £2,392. Photographs of the bridge under construction are held by the NMR. An elegant design and technical innovation in the County. George, A. Brian, "Thorverton Bridge, Devon" Typescript Note. Listing NGR: SS9359801634 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 438292 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Thorverton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in South-West England. Its historical significance is marked by its designation, reflecting its architectural and cultural importance.

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Coordinates
50.8045, -3.5114
County
Devon
District
Mid Devon
Parish
Thorverton
Postcode
EX5 5LX
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thorverton Bridge?
Thorverton Bridge is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX5 5LX), in the parish of Thorverton.
Is Thorverton Bridge a listed building?
Thorverton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Thorverton Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Thorverton Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Thorverton Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX5 5LX. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.