Possibly 19th century overbridge at Pesterford, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41098)
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Summary
Pesterford (formerly Pesthouseford) Bridge takes the B1383 Stansted Road across the line. The bridge was described in a 2013 heritage assessment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5058 2403 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
Pesterford (formerly Pesthouseford) Bridge takes the B1383 Stansted Road across the line. It was probably raised when the line was electrified in the 1980s to accommodate the overhead power lines, but it was largely rebuilt in the early 21st century. Parts of the original brick piers were retained but new brick work was added to the piers and the bridge and parapets are of modern concrete construction. <1>
See: <2>
Sources
- <1> SEX69698 Report: Kemble, J. and Garwood, A.. 2011. The Railways of the Blackwater and Crouch Estuaries: The Shenfield to Southminster Branch. A History and Field Survey of the Extant Structures.
- <2> SEX73164 Heritage Statement: Crosby, T.. 2013. The London to Cambridge Railway Line in Essex: An archaeological assessment of the operational line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge within the county of Essex.