Monument record MLI82887 - Dysart Road Railway Bridge, Grantham
Summary
Former railway bridge crossing Dysart Road at Grantham. Built in 1850 and demolished in 1979.
Type and Period (1)
- BRIDGE (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1850 AD to 1979 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Former railway bridge crossing Dysart Road. The line that the bridge served was opened in 1850. The bridge was built of blue brick with separate passage ways for vehicular traffic and pedestians. Blast walls were constructed at both ends of the pedestrian way during the Second World War. The bridge was demolished in 1979, after suffering damage several times from large lorries. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI7807 Article in Serial: Malcolm G. Knapp (ed.). 1980. 'Industrial Archaeology Notes, 1979' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.15, p.55.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 9084 3567 (24m by 12m) 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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