Survey Data
Reg No
22810097
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Previous Name
Victoria Bridge
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1845 - 1855
Coordinates
209959, 99561
Date Recorded
25/09/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Six-arch limestone ashlar road bridge over river, built 1850. Limestone ashlar walls with rounded cut-waters to piers, cut-limestone stringcourse, and cut-stone coping to parapets. Series of five elliptical arches with limestone ashlar voussoirs, and cut-stone soffits having lime render over. Sited spanning River Blackwater with grass banks to river.
Appraisal
An elegant bridge forming an imposing landmark on the River Blackwater. The fine limestone ashlar attests to high quality stone masonry, while the construction of the arches that have retained their original profiles identifies the civil engineering heritage significance of the site.