Survey Data
Reg No
30408513
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Previous Name
Raford Bridge (Old)
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1720 - 1760
Coordinates
160275, 225848
Date Recorded
18/08/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Triple-arch limestone bridge, built c.1740, carrying road over Raford River, with full-height V-cutwaters forming pedestrian refuges to east elevation. Rubble stone parapet walls, dressed stone voussoirs to elliptical arches and dressed stone quoins to cutwaters. Square-headed culverts to north and south with rubble stone lintels. Soffits retain corbels used for formwork during construction.
Appraisal
The distinctive form of this bridge adds interest and incident to the landscape. The full-height cutwaters serve the further practical purpose of pedestrian refuges.