Malmsmead Bridge is a 17th-century stone bridge which crosses Badgworthy Water in the hamlet of Malmsmead, on the road between Oare and Brendon. The Badgworthy Water forms the boundary between the counties of Somerset and Devon, and the bridge is therefore shared between both counties, as well as being within the Exmoor National Park. It has been scheduled as an ancient monument and is a Grade II listed building.[1][2]
Malmsmead Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 51°12′57″N 3°43′52″W / 51.2159°N 3.7311°W |
| Carries | Road |
| Crosses | Badgworthy Water |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| No. of spans | 2 |
| History | |
| Construction end | 17th century |
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The bridge has two round arches each of which is 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 m) wide.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Malmsmead Bridge". Pastscape. English Heritage. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Malmsmead Bridge (1289346)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ^ "MSO7729 - Malmsmead Bridge". Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
External links
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