19th century brick culvert, Saffron Walden Branch Line (EHER 40495)

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Summary

Redundant 19th century brick culvert.

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Grid reference	TL 5662 4032 (point)
Civil Parish	SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

CULVERT (Mid 19th century - 1833 AD to 1866 AD)

Description

Redundant brick built culvert channelling a small east to west flowing spring beneath the rail embankment. The small diameter culvert is built using red brick but has a blue brick coping course around the opening. It is no longer in use, (replaced by a modern drain) and is starting to deteriorate badly. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX64753 Report: Garwood, A.. 2004. Saffron Walden-Bartlow Branch Line An Archaeological Assessment 2004.

Related Events (1)

Heritage Assessment: Desk-based assessment of the Essex County Council of the former Audley End-Saffron Walden-Bartlow branch railway line, 2004-2005 (EEX54306)

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