Monument record MLI89998 - The Red Bridge, Helpringham

Summary

Road bridge built in 1825, carrying the B1394 road over Helpringham Eau (North Beck).

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1825 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Road bridge built in 1825, carrying the B1394 road over Helpringham Eau (North Beck). The bridge is built of red brick, laid in a mix of English and garden wall bond, with 20th century concrete covering to the base of parapet and 20th century metal railings. Three carefully constructed round arches, that in the centre larger and higher, carry the road across the river. The bridge has curving splays outwards on both ends. A fine and comparatively little altered road bridge of the period. 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)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1314/0/10009.
  •  Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1393138.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 14140 41052 (14m by 21m) Surveyed
Civil Parish HELPRINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Aug 26 2025 3:45PM

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