Possibly 19th century footbridge at West Road, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41102)
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Summary
The footpath bridge between West Road and Water Lane is supported by blue engineering brick piers on either side of the tracks. These piers appear to have been raised by about six courses of similar brick, if so, probably at the time of the electrification of the line in the 1980s. The bridge itself is of welded steel, the parapet sides having been raised with metal sheets, again probably dating from the period of electrification, for safety reasons. The footbridge was described in a 2013 heritage assessment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5118 2466 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
The footpath bridge between West Road and Water Lane is supported by blue engineering brick piers on either side of the tracks. These piers appear to have been raised by about six courses of similar brick, if so, probably at the time of the electrification of the line in the 1980s. The bridge itself is of welded steel, the parapet sides having been raised with metal sheets, again probably dating from the period of electrification, for safety reasons. <1>
See: <2>
Sources
- <1> 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.
- <2> 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.