Survey Data
Reg No
13828022
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1800 - 1840
Coordinates
299762, 281714
Date Recorded
07/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Single-span road-over-river bridge, built c. 1820. Rubble limestone east and west walls, tooled ashlar coping, retaining wall along road, buttresses along upstream (west) side, semi-circular tower abutments to north-east, north-west, south-east and south-west; loops to upstream (east) side, battered to downstream (west) side. Segmental arch, rubble limestone voussoirs; rough limestone paving to river bed under bridge. Bitmac two-way carriageway, bitmac pavement with concrete kerb to east side, wall with railings between rubble stone piers to east side of south approach . Spans north-south River Mattock at southern approach to village.
Appraisal
This unusual bridge, whose unprepossessing appearance by road belies its complexity, is a striking addition to the architectural heritage of Collon. The sheer scale of the abutments is striking. Rubble stonework throughout is well handled.