Listed Building record MDO13903 - Ornamental bridge south west of Ranston, Iwerne Courtney or Shroton
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Summary
An ornamental bridge, a feature of the landscaped park around Ranston. The bridge was built in the middle of the eighteenth century of greensand ashlar. It has three semi-circular arches.
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Full Description
'An Ornamental Bridge of the mid 18th century, crossing the river 300 yds. S.W. of the house, is of Greensand ashlar, with three semicircular arches moulded on the N. side only and with plain keystones (Plate 64). Above a plat-band are balustrades with vase-shaped balusters similar to those on the stairs on the W. front of the house. At each end, where the abutments curve out to join the banks of the river, the balustrades are replaced by solid parapets. The bridge conceals a dam.' [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO136 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 2. 2. 128.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8618 1198 (21m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SE |
| Civil Parish | Iwerne Courtney or Shroton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 028 030
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Iwerne Courtney 3
Record last edited
Dec 5 2013 11:41AM