Listed Building: BARGATE BRIDGE (1388837)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department of the Environment |
| Date assigned | 23 May 1990 |
| Date last amended |
Description
BOSTON TF3344NW BARGATE END 716-1/5/1 Bargate Bridge 23/05/90 GV II Road bridge. 1805 by John Rennie, altered 1972 by Department of Transport. Gritstone ashlar. Single span elliptical arch with rustications, parapet ledge with broad rustications, parapet end piers with raked coping, central panel slightly advanced with recessed panel and moulded coping. This bridge was constructed as part of a comprehensive scheme to reclaim the East, West and Wildmore Fens between 1803 and 1813. The south side of the bridge was taken down and rebuilt using the original materials and to the same design in 1972 for a road widening scheme. (Bagley GS: Boston, Its Story & People: Boston: 1986-). Listing NGR: TF3315644560
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (Link to The National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SLI5613 Index: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. 1999. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 716-1/5/1.
Location
| Grid reference | TF 33156 44560 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TF34SW |
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Aug 30 2013 12:09PM
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