Listed Building record MDO11613 - Canford Bridge, Park Lane, Wimborne Minster
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Summary
Bridge inscribed 'This bridge finished, in the year 1813, by John Dyson Engineer, Jesse Bushrod, Mason'.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Canford Bridge is evidently on the site of the bridge called 'Aleyn Bridge' by Leland, who describes it as having "12 fair Arches". This agrees with the number given by Hutchins at the end of the 18th century. The bridge now has three arches with a total span of 44 yards. <1>
The present bridge is modern; there is no visible evidence of any earlier structure which was presumably destroyed at the re-building. <3>
Built about 1813, of stone. Three arches with pointed cutwaters and coped parapets. To the south is a viaduct of six arches of similar appearance. <4>
The modification and character of the bridge do not constitute nationally imprtant remains, and it is recommended that the bridge is most appropriately managed under Grade II Listing designation. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX3998 Monograph: Jervoise, E. 1930. The Ancient Bridges of the South of England. 84.
- <2> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1934/38.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 17-NOV-55.
- <4> SDO149 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 2. 202.
- <5> SDO18279 Scheduling record: English Heritage. English Heritage Alternative Action Report. MPPA, 06-Nov-2001.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457934.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 01649 99230 (12m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09NW |
| Civil Parish | Wimborne Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 013
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 NW 15
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457934
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Poole 13
Record last edited
Sep 15 2023 10:45AM