Listed Building record MDO8110 - North Bridge, North Street, Wareham
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Summary
Medieval bridge over the river Piddle or Trent, the central and southern arches were rebuilt circa 1670 and the bridge was widened and the approach improved in 1846. Scheduled and listed.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The stone-built North Bridge over the River Piddle or Trent has three arches, the north arch being pointed and probably of medieval origin, and the middle and south arches; probably rebuilt circa 1670. The bridge was widened to the west and the approaches improved in 1846. It has cutwaters on the piers of the arches on the W side only, the parapets are modern. <2>
SY 921878. North Bridge. Scheduled. <4>
North Bridge mentioned as pontun de Pedle in 1483 and by Leland 1535-43. <5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX1540 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 6in. 6 inch to 1 mile. 1969.
- <2> SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 315-316.
- <4> SWX1558 Monograph: 1978. List of ancient monuments in England: Southern England. Vol 2. p84.
- <5> SWX2586 Monograph: Mills, A D. 1977. English Place-Name Society : the survey of English place-names [county volumes] Dorset. Part 1. p163.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456743.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 92140 87814 (27m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 008
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 54
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456743
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Wareham Lady St Mary 8
Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 11:01AM
