Possibly 19th century overbridge at Merton Place, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41137)
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Summary
This bridge takes Merton Place as it runs west from Cambridge Road over the line. Built of blue engineering bricks, as well as the main opening for the two railway lines it has an arched opening on the west side and a square opening on the east side. The road is supported on concrete beams, themselves supported on concrete beams set into the brickwork. These concrete beams are probably additions to raise the road surface when the overhead electric lines were installed in the 1980s. The bridge was described in a 2013 heritage assessment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5149 4044 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLEBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
This bridge takes Merton Place as it runs west from Cambridge Road over the line. Built of blue engineering bricks, as well as the main opening for the two railway lines it has an arched opening on the west side and a square opening on the east side. The road is supported on concrete beams, themselves supported on concrete beams set into the brickwork. These concrete beams are probably additions to raise the road surface when the overhead electric lines were installed in the 1980s. <1>
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.