Survey Data
Reg No
31906008
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1815 - 1820
Coordinates
183941, 304365
Date Recorded
15/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arch bridge, built in 1819, designed by John Nash. Constructed of cut limestone with voussoirs to arch-ring. Limestone balustrade to parapet with rendered coping. Date '1819' roughly carved in central pier. Cut limestone retaining walls to north and south give access to bridge. Bridge has undergone repair work in recent years and missing limestone balusters have been replaced by concrete balusters.
Appraisal
This elegant balustraded bridge, known as Drumman's Bridge, stands in stark contrast to Fairy Bridge located to the south-east. The grandeur of the finely-tooled parapet with balustrade is further enhanced by the large retaining walls leading to it.