Monument record MLI89845 - Iron Footbridge at Boughton House
Summary
Late 18th century footbridge across a ha-ha before Boughton House.
Type and Period (2)
- FOOTBRIDGE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1766 AD? to 2050 AD)
- HA HA (Post Medieval to Modern - 1766 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Late 18th century footbridge across a ha-ha before Boughton House. The bridge is constructed of cast iron made by Howden of Boston. The bridge has an arched base with pierced circles and lozenges, and grated steps ramping up to the centre. The bridge sides have lyre shaped pierced iron balusters with spoked circles at the bases. The ramped handrails are wreathed at the ends and are supported on tapering balusters of a turned pattern. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI5605 Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 3/15.
- <2> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1306997.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 1233 4556 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASGARBY AND HOWELL, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 16 2025 9:04AM
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