Description

1774. John Baxter architect (perhaps with Smeaton whose work it closely resembles). 7-arch: 3 main segmental arches with triple keystones, spandrels pierced by circles, 2 semi-circular arches at wide approaches with 2 small land arches beyond. Harled rubble with ashlar dressings.

Statement of Interest

This impressive 18th century bridge is a remarkable, little altered survivor and a prominent addition to the landscape of this area.

Inscription: THIS BUILDING ERECTED A.D.1774/HIS MAIESTY/GAVE IN AID TO IT OUT OF THE ANNEXED/ ESTATES L1000 STR/VIATOR/ TUTO TRANSEAS/SIS MEMOR/REGI BENEFICI.

Previously a Scheduled Monument. Removed from the Schedule, 2012.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17574730

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Recommended Books

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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey