South face of Hopping Bridge (EHER 34676)
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Summary
Late 18th century Hopping bridge by Adam, only the south side survives. A single-span brick bridge with stone dressings and ornamental bracket on south face.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1137 3203 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MISTLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
A Hopping Bridge dated to the 18th century. The south side of a single-span brick bridge with stone dressings and an ornamental bracket on south face, built from drawings by Robert Adam who also designed the nearby church at Mistley Thorn. Only the south side survives. <1> <2> <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. OS 1:10000 1978.
- <2> SEX1399 Bibliographic reference: Alderton, D. and Booker, J.. 1980. The Batsford Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of East Anglia.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 5/1986.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 925023
- National Monuments Record: TM 13 SW 65