Survey Data
Reg No
12305031
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1700 - 1900
Coordinates
240678, 164480
Date Recorded
19/05/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Pair of bridges including (north): Two-span "clapper" bridge over stream, extant 1839. Now disused. Rubble limestone walls with rubble stone coping to parapets. Pair of flat spans with rough hewn limestone lintels. Sited spanning stream; (south): Single-arch road bridge over stream, extant 1900. Rubble limestone wall (east) with remains of hammered limestone soldier course coping to parapet. Single round or segmental arch with cut-or hammered limestone voussoirs. Sited spanning stream.
Appraisal
A pair of bridges representing integral components of the civil engineering heritage of Freshford with an early "clapper" bridge showing a rudimentary lintel construction and a later bridge showing an elegant "sweep" with deep grey limestone dressings demonstrating good quality workmanship.