Chapmans Bridge (EHER 38252)
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Summary
An early 19th century canal accommodation bridge. It is built from cream Gault brick with a red-brick curving string band beneath each parapet. There is an elliptical or 'deformed semicircular' arch and slightly projecting piers at each approach.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8455 0797 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
October 1996. Grade II listed.
An early 19th century canal accommodation bridge. It is built from cream Gault brick with a red-brick curving string band beneath each parapet. There is an elliptical or 'deformed semicircular' arch and slightly projecting piers at each approach. <1>
See photos <2> <3>.
1998-2001. Condition survey.
Yellow bricks with three-string red brick course above shallow segmental brick single arch, projecting piers, stone and concrete (repair) copings. Single self-closing swing gate at north end of bridge. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX65040 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1992. Chapmans Bridge.
- <3> SEX68133 Photograph: Unknown. 1992. Chapmans Bridge. 5 pictures 1992.
- <4> SEX60593 Report: Kemble J., Gould, S. and Pratt, N.. 2001. The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation and Conservation Area.
- <5> SEX60936 Photograph: Pratt, N.. 2001. Chelmer and Blackwater Photographs. 35mm. Black and white negative. IND/BW/01/10.