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| HER Number: | MDV11924 |
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| Name: | Hele Bridge, Hatherleigh |
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Summary
The present bridge is probably 19th century but a bridge is mentioned in a will of 1425.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 540 063 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS50NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Hatherleigh |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HATHERLEIGH |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS50NW/14
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
- Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SS50NW7
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ROAD BRIDGE (Built, XIX - 1801 AD (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Henderson, C. + Jervoise, E., 1938, Old Devon Bridges, 89 (Monograph). SDV2296.
The present Hele Bridge is probably early nineteenth century. However, a bridge is mentioned in a will of 1425 in which Thomas Dunham left money for its upkeep.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1978, SS50NW7 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV215204.
Hele Bridge is recorded in the will of Thomas Dunham, 1425, who left money for its repair. The present bridge is probably early 19th century (citing Jervoise 1938).
Department of Environment, 1988, Hatherleigh, 6 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV256974.
Hele Bridge. Road bridge over River Torridge. Circa mid C19. Sandstone ashlar. Three arches with projecting keystones. The outer two segmental, the central one roundheaded. Two rounded cutwaters which extend up into semi-hexagonal refuges which are rusticated in central section. Cambered stringcourse and parapet.
Jenkinson, T., 2007-2011, Okehampton to Great Torrington A386/UC (Report - Survey). SDV347988.
Site visit 12th April 2007. Two small iron plaques fixed to the parapets on the east and west sides, at the southern and northern ends of the bridge respectively. Dating to the c.1980s, the plaques are inscribed Devon County Council/Hele Bridge/1811, with the Devon logo.
Ordnance Survey, 2026, Mastermap 2026 (Cartographic). SDV366713.
Hele Bridge marked.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV215204 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1978. SS50NW7. OSAD Card. Card Index + Digital. |
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| SDV2296 | Monograph: Henderson, C. + Jervoise, E.. 1938. Old Devon Bridges. Old Devon Bridges. Unknown. 89. |
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| SDV256974 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Hatherleigh. Historic Houses Register. A4 Comb Bound. 6. |
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| SDV347988 | Report - Survey: Jenkinson, T.. 2007-2011. Okehampton to Great Torrington A386/UC. Devon Milestone Survey. A4 Stapled. |
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| SDV366713 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2026. Mastermap 2026. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #145708 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV5435 - Milestone Survey from Okehampton to Great Torrington
| Date Last Edited: | Jun 10 2026 6:43PM |
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