Survey Data

Reg No

30405705


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Technical


Original Use

Bridge


In Use As

Bridge


Date

1850 - 1870


Coordinates

145780, 241873


Date Recorded

11/11/2009


Date Updated

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Description

Single-arched rock-faced limestone bridge over River Abbert, built c.1860. Segmental arch with cut limestone voussoirs to arch rings, and squared and snecked random rubble limestone to spandrels. String course above arches, with squared and snecked limestone parapets with copings. Tarmacadamed carriageway. Random rubble limestone walls to adjacent fields.

Appraisal

This solid road bridge bears much similarity in design and materials to the railway bridges being built in the area at the time by the Midland Great Western Railway. It carries traffic over the Abbert River and its roughly hewn limestone copings and string course give the bridge an attractive appearance. It is a visually striking addition to the architectural and industrial heritage of the area.