Listed Building record MDO14362 - Pinford Bridge, Sherborne Park, Castleton
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Summary
A bridge over the lake in Sherborne Castle park. The bridge was built in the late eighteenth century, possibly to the design of Robert Mylne in 1790. Ashlar stonework, in 3 segmental spans divided by broad projecting piers. The segmental arches have moulded archivolts. There is a balustraded parapet, divided by pedestals between the arches, and over the crowns of the arches.
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Full Description
Ornamental stone bridge of three arches in Sherborne Park. Built 1767-1769 for Henry 7th Lord Digby and possibly designed by his younger brother Captain Robert Digby. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. BF095347 PINFORD BRIDGE, SHERBORNE PARK, CASTLETON.
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 69.
- <2> SDO17438 Monograph: English Heritage. 2005. Register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England: Dorset (Revised). 12.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1055020.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6620 1698 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NE |
| Civil Parish | Castleton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 NW 118
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1055020
- National Buildings Record: 95347
Record last edited
Jan 11 2022 11:32AM
