Listed Building record MDO325 - Cornford Bridge, Bishops Caundle
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Summary
A bridge taking the road over the river Caundle. The bridge incorporates 15th-century features but was extensively repaired in the 18th century and later. It is built of coursed rubble with ashlar dressings, and has three pointed arches with rubble piers between.
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Full Description
A 15th century with 3 spans, extensively repaired in the 18th century. The roadway is less than 10ft wide. <1> <4>
See photograph. <2>
A stone-built bridge with three pointed arches and two pointed cutwaters; it has pedestrian refuges on the upstream side. In good condition. <5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 199541.
- <1> SWX3998 Monograph: Jervoise, E. 1930. The Ancient Bridges of the South of England. 79.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 08-AUG-55.
- <3> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1962.
- <4> SDO146 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1. 15.
- <5> SWX3817 Unpublished document: Phillips, A S. Various. Field Investigators Comments ASP. F2 ASP 04-NOV-77.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 6916 1204 (11m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61SE |
| Civil Parish | Bishops Caundle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 011 002
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 61 SE 11
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 199541
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Bishop's Caundle 2
Record last edited
Jan 18 2022 10:20AM
