Description

ASHTON STATION ROAD
TLO8NW Oundle
8/11 North Bridge (that part in
07/06/74 Ashton C.P.)
(Formerly listed as North
- Bridge)
II

Bridge. C14 origins, rebuilt 1571, 1835 and 1912. Squared coursed and rusticated
limestone, with ashlar facing to inside of parapets, and granite dressings. 13
semi-circular arches with moulded granite keyblocks. First and seventh arches
from north end, on west side, have no keyblocks and incorporate visible remains
of earlier bridges. 5 cutwaters with refuges at north end and 2 similar
cutwaters at south end, all on east side. Plain parapet with moulded coping and
square piers at ends. Gateway to centre of east side has similar piers. Reset
copy of tablet on west side discovered in 1835 has inscription, "In the yer of
oure Lord 1570 thes arches wer borne downe by the waters externytit. In the yer
of oure Lord 1571 they were builded agayn with lyme and stone. Thanks be to
God". Inscribed tablet, also on west side, records rebuilding and widening in
1912-14.

Listing NGR: TL0454488924

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26484169

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