Listed Building record MDO4213 - Bridge at Twofords, Lydlinch
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
An 18th century road bridge over the River Lydden of coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. The bridge has two segmental arches with an ashlar band above. The bridge parapet and cutwaters have finishes of ashlar. The bridge has a plaque warning that the penalty for malicious damage to the bridge is transportation for life.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
GREENBACK List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Scheduling record). SDO19706.
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume III (Central) Part 1, 138-9 (Monograph). SDO146.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 7506 1373 (23m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71SE |
| Civil Parish | Lydlinch; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 033 004
- Previous Historic Environment Record identifier: MDO32096
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Lydlinch 4
Record last edited
Apr 2 2026 11:14AM
