Listed Building: ST JOHNS ROAD FOOTBRIDGE (1387167)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department of the Environment |
| Date assigned | 04 May 1999 |
| Date last amended |
Description
TF 22 SW SPALDING ST JOHN'S ROAD (south east side) 722/4/10033 St John's Road Footbridge II Alternatively known as: St John's Road Footbridge, GREEN LANE. Railway footbridge. c1860, for the Great Northern Railway Co. Wrought iron and timber. Bridge has 2 square corner towers, one at either end, made up of 2 round headed arches each with 4 corner girders joined by lattice work cross pieces. These supports have curved and splayed bases. There are another S further round headed supporting arches of similar design which carry the bridge decking. Single long flights of steps lead up to the main corner towers with iron lattice balustrades and newel post made up of 4 corner girders with curved and splayed bases. Curved and stepped section leads from corner towers to main bridge span which has continuous lattice balustrade and arched external supports. The deck turns direction at the centre. This is an very rare and large scale example of an railway footbridge built of an unusual wrought iron construction. Listing NGR: TF2416722368
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (Link to The National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SLI11517 Index: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/10033.
Location
| Grid reference | TF 24167 22368 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TF22SW |
| District | SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jan 4 2010 3:35PM
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