Survey Data
Reg No
20828040
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
Rushbrook Railway Station
Original Use
Foot bridge
In Use As
Foot bridge
Date
1880 - 1900
Coordinates
177829, 66355
Date Recorded
17/07/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Single-span cast-iron foot bridge, erected c. 1890. Corinthian-style columns supporting landing, span and straight flight stairs. Stairs comprising ornate balusters, square-profile banisters with ball finials and risers with lozenge and quatrefoil motifs. Spandrels to landings having foliate and floral motifs. Foundry plaque to south landing.
Appraisal
Well proportioned, highly decorative cast-iron bridge, made in the Scottish foundry of George Smith & Co. Sun Foundry Glasgow. The foot bridge forms part of a group of related structures with the nearby station and shelter.