Possibly 19th century overbridge at Elsenham High Street, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41109)
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Summary
Bridge taking Elsenham High Street over the railway which at this point is in a cutting. Having concrete piers, brick parapets topped with concrete caps and concrete beams to carry the road surface, this bridge demonstrates well how the bridges on this line had to be remodelled or even totally rebuilt to accommodate the over-head power lines following electrification of the line in the 1980s. The bridge was described in a 2013 heritage assessment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5358 2633 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELSENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
Bridge taking Elsenham High Street over the railway which at this point is in a cutting. Having concrete piers, brick parapets topped with concrete caps and concrete beams to carry the road surface, this bridge demonstrates well how the bridges on this line had to be remodelled or even totally rebuilt to accommodate the over-head power lines following electrification of the line in the 1980s. <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.