Monument record MDO5200 - Causeway over River Cale, West Stour
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Summary
Eighteenth century causeway carrying the road from Shaftesbury to Sherborne across the flood plain of the River Cale.
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Full Description
A causeway at ST 75812150, which connects with the bridge mentioned above, carries the road over the flood plain of the Cale and is probably of 18th century origin. The structure is of rubble, squared rubble and ashlar and comprises five arches of roughly two-centred form; the arches are now linked by early 19th century walls. <2>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7591 2162 (231m by 148m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST72SE |
| Civil Parish | West Stour; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 067 002
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 72 SE 5
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202421
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: West Stour 2
Record last edited
Feb 12 2022 8:21AM