Monument record MLI88921 - Town Bridge, Boston
Summary
A road bridge built in 1806 to 1808.
Type and Period (3)
- ROAD BRIDGE (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1913 AD to 2050 AD)
- BRIDGE (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1806 AD to 1912 AD)
- BRIDGE (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1913 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Road bridge built in 1806 to 1808 by John Rennie and largely rebuilt in 1913 by John Webster. It is constructed of cast iron and ashlar, with decorative openwork parapet (part of the later rebuild). Of the original bridge, only the stone bases with plain paired pilasters remain. The site of the bridge is slightly to the south of the site of 18th century and earlier bridges. 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}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI5613 Index: Department of Culture, Media and Sport. 1999. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 716-1/7/72; 53.400.
- <2> SLI9583 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 2004. Lincolnshire's Industrial Heritage - A Guide. BN16, p.9.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 32751 44021 (36m by 48m) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 12 2024 1:41PM
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