Connecting Barnstaple and Tawstock, the Barnstaple Long Bridge is one the longest medieval bridges in Britain, dating back to around 1280. As such, it is a Grade-I listed building and ancient monument. 522 feet (159 m) in length, the stone bridge has 16 spans. In 2016, the bridge underwent renovations to include cycle lanes.

Cousinsneil

June 16, 2019

Avoid at rush hour as cars fill the whole bridge. Great cycle trail on way into Barnstaple though!

A. D. Wilson

October 22, 2019

One of the largest medieval bridges in Britain dating back to the mid 13th Century. Comprising of 16 pointed masonry arches, varying in span from 5.5 metres (18 ft) to 7.9 metres (26 ft) giving a total length of 159 metres (522 ft)

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Location: Barnstaple, North Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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