Mid 19th century single span bridge on the Witham to Maldon dismantled railway line, west of Wickham Hall Barn (EHER 18525)

This is a single span bridge, with cast iron beams, brick jack arches and a brick substructure.

1993. Field survey. The Witham to Maldon railway line was part of a longer route that joined Wickford with Bishops Stortford via Woodham Ferrers, Maldon, Witham and Braintree. The Maldon, Witham and Braintree Railway was opened in 1848 and following substantial losses over several years, the line was closed in April 1966 as part of the Beeching cuts. Track and ballast have generally been removed and sections sold to several owners, although the County Council is the majority owner. This is a single span bridge, with cast iron beams, brick jack arches and a brick substructure with parapets of steel posts and sheet metal. For other bridges and culverts see EHER 8457, EHER 18507-18524, EHER 18526-18533. GRADE **. <1>