Survey Data
Reg No
30409608
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1800 - 1840
Coordinates
146960, 223050
Date Recorded
02/09/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arch limestone road bridge, built c.1820, over Lavally River. Coursed rusticated limestone walls and parapets with rock-faced coping stones nad string course, rusticated voussoirs to segmental arch and rusticated projecting terminating piers. Snecked dressed limestone abutments and soffit. Bridge widened to west in concrete, although string course and parapets replaced to new west elevation.
Appraisal
This bridge, taking traffic over the Lavally River, is noted for the good quality of its limestone walling. Its widening in concrete testifies to its importance for the region's infrastructure. The cut limestone parapet walls contrast pleasingly with the roughness of the rubble coping stones, adding interest to the roadscape.