Monument record MLI88920 - Bargate Bridge, Boston

Summary

A bridge erected in 1803 which was replaced by the present bridge in 1913.

Type and Period (3)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1803 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1803 AD to 1912 AD)
  • (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1913 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

PRN 13849 Road bridge built by John Rennie and altered in 1972 by the Department of Transport. The bridge is constructed of gritstone ashlar, with a single elliptical arch. It spans the Maud Foster Drain and was built as part of the fen reclamation scheme of 1803 to 1813. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}{2} The bridge was erected in 1803 and was the first iron bridge built in Lincolnshire. The original bridge was replaced by the present bridge in 1913. {3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Index: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. 1999. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 716-1/5/1.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. BN15, p.9.
  •  Article in Serial: Chambers, J.I.. 1972. 'St. Mark's Station, Lincoln: An Architectural Comment' in Lincolnshire Industrial Archaeology. Vol.7, No. 1, pp.4-5.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 33161 44564 (51m by 44m)
Civil Parish BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Sep 12 2024 1:41PM

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