Barnstaple Long Bridge and Bridge Trust
Other Business Names:
- Barnstaple Corporation
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Barnstaple, Devon, Devon, South West, England
- Tawstock, Devon, Devon, South West, England
Sectors:
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Transport services
Road management services inc turnpikes & road bridges & tunnels
Notes:
Long Bridge, Barnstaple, was a major medieval road bridge crossing the River Taw, linking Barnstaple with Tawstock. c500 feet long with many arches. Built by late 13th century, subsequently widened and continues in use. Early on endowed by individuals and collected other revenue. Managed by Barnstaple Corporation, later by trustees and the Bridge Trust. Acquired property portfolio out of surplus revenue. 1961 the bridge was vested in Ministry of Transport, the Bridge Trust continuing
Publications:
- Long Bridge at Barnstaple and the Bridge Trust by Cruse, John B
- Long Bridge of Barnstaple. Parts I & II by Oliver, Bruce W
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Barnstaple Corporation
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Barnstaple, Devon, Devon, South West, England
- Tawstock, Devon, Devon, South West, England
Sectors:
- Transport services Road management services inc turnpikes & road bridges & tunnels
Notes:
Long Bridge, Barnstaple, was a major medieval road bridge crossing the River Taw, linking Barnstaple with Tawstock. c500 feet long with many arches. Built by late 13th century, subsequently widened and continues in use. Early on endowed by individuals and collected other revenue. Managed by Barnstaple Corporation, later by trustees and the Bridge Trust. Acquired property portfolio out of surplus revenue. 1961 the bridge was vested in Ministry of Transport, the Bridge Trust continuingPublications:
- Long Bridge at Barnstaple and the Bridge Trust by Cruse, John B
- Long Bridge of Barnstaple. Parts I & II by Oliver, Bruce W