Medieval Fan Bridge, Holland Brook (EHER 48674)

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Summary

Fan Bridge is second earliest crossing of the Holland Brook. First recorded in 1509 and shown on Norden's map of 1594.

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Grid reference	TM 1970 1866 (point)
Civil Parish	FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

BRIDGE (Late 15th century to 21st century - 1500 AD to 2015 AD)

Description

Fan Bridge is second earliest crossing of the Holland Brook. First recorded in 1509 and shown on Norden's map of 1594. 'Fan' or 'Fann' derives from fen or marsh. The bridge was maintained by the parishes of Little Clacton and Great Holland. In 1783 it was of brick construction, but this was demolished in 1808 and replaced, again in brick. The present brick structure dates to the early 20th century. <1>

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<1> SEX72736 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL: Clacton VCH Group. 2015. Research project on the Gunfleet Estuary.

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