Survey Data
Reg No
30408515
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Previous Name
Raford Bridge (New)
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1760 - 1780
Coordinates
160851, 226106
Date Recorded
18/08/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Six-arch limestone bridge, built c.1770, carrying road over Raford River. Round arches, rubble stone V-cutwaters to south elevation, with concrete additions. Rubble limestone walls, parapet walls and voussoirs. Parapet walls rebuilt.
Appraisal
This pleasant bridge adds incident to the landscape as well as conveying traffic over the Raford River. The rubble stone parapet walls and slight humpback add interest to the crossing and the structure is evidence of eighteenth-century craftsmanship and engineering.