Listed Building record MDO3854 - Footbridge over the River Stour, Gillingham
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Summary
A footbridge which crossed the River Stour at a point about 150 yards south of the parish church of St Mary. The bridge was demolished in 1967. It had three arches and small triangular cutwaters, with iron railings on the west side, and was dated 1821.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1972, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North), 30 (Monograph). SDO99.
‘(4) FOOTBRIDGE (80602646), spanning the R. Stour, 150 yds. S. of (1), is of ashlar and has three semicircular arches and small triangular cutwaters on the west. Iron railings take the place of parapet walls. The date 1821 is boldly carved on the W. face. (Demolished, 1967.)’
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO99 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1972. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume IV (North). 30.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8059 2645 (4m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82NW |
| Civil Parish | Gillingham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 020 004
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Gillingham 4
Record last edited
Jul 6 2021 9:15AM
