Holne Bridge
| Holne Bridge | |
| Devon | |
|---|---|
 Holne Bridge | |
| Location | |
| Crossing: | River Dart |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SX73017058 |
| Location: | 50°31’16"N, 3°47’34"W |
| Structure | |
| History | |
| Built 1413 | |
| Information | |
Holne Bridge is a mediæval bridge over the River Dart on Dartmoor in Devon. It is a Grade II* listed structure.
The bridge carries the road between Ashburton and Two Bridges, about a mile and a half from Ashburton, and connects Holne Chase to Ausewell. The narrowness of both this bridge and nearby New Bridge means that the length and width of vehicles on this road are restricted.[1][2]
The bridge is constructed of local granite and has four arches, three of which are semicircular, the other segmental. It was rebuilt in 1413, at the same time as the building of the nearby New Bridge.[3] The two central pillars have cutwaters on both sides; on the north side of the bridge these extend up to road level and provide triangular refuges for pedestrians.[4]
Whitewater
Holne Bridge is an access and egress point for kayakers and canoeists approved by the official British Canoe Union.
This point marks the end of 'The Loop' section and beginning of 'The Lower' section.
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References
- ↑ Thurlow, George (2001). Thurlow's Dartmoor Companion (2nd ed.). Newton Abbot: Peninsula Press. p. 263. ISBN 1-872640-48-6.
- ↑ "Coach Drivers' Handbook for the Dartmoor Area". Dartmoor National Park Authority. http://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/259850/20150300-Dartmoor-National-Park-Coach-and-Motorhome-guide.pdf.
- ↑ Nikolaus Pevsner: The Buildings of England: Devon, 1952; 1989 Penguin Books ISBN 978-0-300-09596-8
- ↑ National Heritage List 11380135: Holne Bridge
