Listed Building record MDO11896 - East Bridge over River Asker, East Street, Bridport
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Summary
East Bridge, at the east end of East Street is of ashlar and consists of one semi-circular arched span. It was built in 1784 replacing an earlier medieval bridge. It has been widened to the north in concrete.
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Full Description
East Bridge, at the east end of East Street is of ashlar and consists of one semi-circular arched span. It was built in 1784by J and T Gale, replacing an earlier medieval bridge. It has been widened to the north in concrete. It has a plain parapet wall with chamfered coping to which is fixed a metal plate inscribed "J and T Gale 1784 Fecit." (1)
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). 48.
- <2> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 2K/06432.
- <3> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. 2K/08440.
- <4> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF111624.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. DP000793.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868107.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4705 9284 (14m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 75
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868107
- National Buildings Record: 111624
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Bridport 10
Record last edited
Dec 19 2022 7:52PM
