Bridge over moat, 12m S of Tolleshunt D'Arcy (EHER 39171)
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Summary
A bridge built in 1585 from red brick in English bond and limestone ashlar. It is aligned NE-SW, crossing the moat at Darcy Hall (EHER 11419) with four brick arches.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 9282 1158 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
January 1953. Grade II* listed.
A bridge built in 1585 from red brick in English bond and limestone ashlar in alternate bands. It is aligned NE-SW, crossing the moat (EHER 11419) with four brick arches, and retains the original moulded V-copings on the walls. At the south end, are two square brick piers with moulded stone caps (one restored). Each has a stone tablet with carved achievement of arms. The south-west pier has also a stone tablet inscribed 'Ao. Regny Regina Elyzabeth 27', and the south-east pier a stone tablet inscribed 'Ao. Dni. 1585'. At the inner (north-east) end the walls of the bridge turn at a short radius to form a continuing structure with the wall of the moat, listed separately, see EHER 39174. <1> <2>
See photos <3>.
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX33166 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Maldon. p.28.
- <3> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 2 frames, 6/1985.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 923607
- National Monuments Record: TL 91 SW 43