19th century culvert, Saffron Walden Branch Railway (EHER 40498)
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Summary
Iron bed culvert crossing the River Bourn.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5821 4395 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A culvert channelling the River Bourn below the railway embankment still remains in use presently carrying an access road to farm buildings to the north. This culvert is not typical of the arch/tunnel type brick culverts but is more akin to the iron beam bridges with a wrought iron beam bed resting on brick built abutments. Brick revetment walls channel the river and retain the bank either side of the bridge. The culvert remains in use, is clear of any obstructions and there are no obvious signs of distress. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX64753 Report: Garwood, A.. 2004. Saffron Walden-Bartlow Branch Line An Archaeological Assessment 2004.