
What is recorded here
Four-arch limestone humpback road bridge over the River Deel, built in 1747, having pedestrian refuge with carved plaque to south parapet wall. Concrete reinforcement to soffits and part of north elevation. Rubble stone walls with chamfered ashlar U-cutwaters to north elevation and ashlar V-cutwaters to south elevation. Roughly dressed voussoirs to round-headed arches.
This bridge is a notable example of its type and is of technical interest due to the skill of its design and of architectural interest owing to the high quality craftsmanship evident in its construction. It has an attractive balanced arrangement of arches, which contribute to a well proportioned overall appearance. The date stone located in the pedestrian refuge, known locally as the 'lover's seat' reads: 'This bridge was built by a presentment from the county George Greene and John Bateman Esq appointed overseers finished by Mr John Murphy in the year 1747'.
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