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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  Warwickshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)
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  For the Record
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey