Listed Building record MDO13339 - Bridge over the river Tarrant at Monkton Ford, Tarrant Monkton
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Summary
A footbridge across the river Tarrant, thought to have been built in the 17th century. It is made of heathstone ashlar and rubble in three arches. The approach ramps and railings are of 19th and 20th-century date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
ST 94510904. The packhorse bridge over the Tarrant at Tarrant Monkton is of three spans with pointed arches, built in ashlar and rubble, and dates from the 17th century <2> or 16th century or earlier <1>.
It originally had no railings and the parapets were low so as to clear the hanging packs of the horses. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO17701 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1954. List of Buildings of Special Historic or Architectural Interest: Blandford Rural District. 18.
- <2> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 109.
- <3> SDO17814 Monograph: Wallis, A J. 1974. Dorset Bridges. 59.
- <4> SDO17732 Scheduling record: DOE (HHR). 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: North Dorset District. 29.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 209434.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 9451 0903 (11m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90NW |
| Civil Parish | Tarrant Monkton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 061 003
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 NW 82
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 209434
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Tarrant Monkton 3
Record last edited
Jan 9 2023 7:35PM
