Monument record MLI82837 - Bridge at St Catherine's Road, Grantham
Summary
Former 19th century bridge at St Catherine's Road, Grantham. Demolished and replaced in 1977.
Type and Period (1)
- BRIDGE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1850 AD? to 1977 AD)
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Full Description
Former 19th century bridge crossing the River Witham at St Catherine's Road. The bridge was of shallow arch construction with a brick arch and abutments and attractive cast iron railings. The arch had a span of 20ft and the width over the parapets was 30ft. The arch was constructed of three rows of brick voussoirs and there was engineering brick decoration on the abutments. The railings carried a maker's plate showing that they were cast by 'Wilson and Son, Castlegate Foundry, Grantham'. The bridge was demolished and replaced in 1977. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI7557 Article in Serial: Catherine M. Wilson (ed.). 1978. 'Industrial Archaeology Notes, 1977' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.13, p.63.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9176 3564 (19m by 14m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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