Survey Data
Reg No
20809008
Rating
National
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1600 - 1650
Coordinates
175882, 103986
Date Recorded
30/08/2006
Date Updated
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Description
Thirteen-arch slightly hump-backed limestone road bridge over River Funshion, built c.1625, having narrow, unwidened carriageway of 3 metres. Westernmost arch obscured by modern build-up of ground. Random rubble limestone construction, having narrow dressed limestone voussoirs to round arches. Piers built on rock outcropping in river bed. Corbels for support of form work during construction to springing of arches. Rubble limestone V-plan cut-waters to north side. Rubble limestone parapets with remains of vertical stone copings.
Appraisal
This fine limestone bridge spans the River Funshion, close to medieval Glanworth Castle. Its considerable length and well-made round arches make this an impressive crossing of the river. The narrow carriageway is distinctive and a relatively rare example of an unwidened bridge, at just three metres wide. The early date suggested for this bridge lends it considerable importance.