Monument record MDO8677 - Christchurch Town Bridge
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Summary
Bridge built in the 15th or 16th century of six semi circular arches over the river Avon. Widened in 1900.
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Full Description
The Avon is crossed by Castle St. over a stone bridge with low arches and pointed cut-waters, apparently Medieval. (1-6) One of the two bridges over the Avon at Christchurch is a good example of 15th or 16th century work. Town Bridge classified as Grade I listed building and lies within a conservation area. Documentary evidence for repair and maintenance (7 & 8) This bridge has six stone arches, one of which has been blocked up. The arches are semicircular in shape and have double arch-rings, built in two orders. The bridge was widened about 10 ft. on the upstream side about 1900, and the present width is now 25ft. between parapets. (2) In a good state of preservation, the description of the bridge given in auth.2 being correct. See ground photograph. (3) No change. (4) (SZ 16089276) Town Bridge (NAT) (5) Town Bridge, Grade 1. Built of ashlar, of 15th-16th century date. (6) Scheduled. (7)
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SWX3997 Monograph: The Victoria history of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 5. 83.
- <2> SWX3998 Monograph: Jervoise, E. 1930. The Ancient Bridges of the South of England. p76.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 15-JUL-54.
- <4> SWX1161 Unpublished document: Aldsworth, F G. Various. Field Investigators Comments FGA. F2 FGA 31-MAR-69.
- <5> SWX1844 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 1:1250. 1:1250. 1975 edition OS map.
- <6> SWX1558 Monograph: 1978. List of ancient monuments in England: Southern England. Vol 2. p84.
- <7> SWX8623 Unpublished document: Chandler, J and James, S E. 2000. Proposed Environmental Improvement Scheme, Town Bridge (Scheduled Monument 830), Christchurch, Dorset: Archaeological Impact Assessment.
- <8> SWX4475 Scheduling record: DOE (HRR). 1976. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Christchurch 1976. Vol 748. p22.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 16080 92760 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 013
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 12
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458548
Record last edited
Jan 18 2024 4:48PM