Listed Building record MDO11667 - Buddle Bridge, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis
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Summary
Bridge over the river Buddle (or Lym), probably of fourteenth century date. It is of one span with a segmental pointed arch and is constructed of stone rubble with ashlar dressings and chamfered ribs. The roadway was widened in 1913.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The bridge across the River Buddle or Lim in Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, is probably 14th century. It has a single pointed arch of about four yards span, and two chamfered ribs still remain with traces of two others. The overall width of the original part is about 14 feet, but the bridge was widened in 1914. HHR Grade 1. <1> <3> <4>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 150.
- <2> SDO10708 Article in serial: Wingrave, W.. 1922. 'Priest's Chamber on Lyme Regis Bridge' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 43.
- <3> SWX1243 Monograph: Charles Henderson and E Jervoise. 1938. Old Devon Bridges. 78.
- <4> SWX1213 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 31 Jan 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Lyme Regis 1974. Vol 864. p1.
- <5> SDO16445 Unpublished document: Passmore, A. 2018. Buddle Bridge, Lyme Regis. Results of historic building recording.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 449828.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 34250 92100 (9m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
| Civil Parish | Lyme Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 30
- Listed Building (I) 1110811: BUDDLE BRIDGE
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 039
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SW 27
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 449828
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Lyme Regis 39
Record last edited
Oct 19 2021 3:42PM