Possibly 19th century underbridge, near Bordeaux Farm, London to Cambridge railway (EHER 41139)
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Summary
The Ickelton Road running north from Great Chesterford is crossed by the line by both a level crossing and then immediately an underbridge. The level crossing is guarded by automatic barriers. The bridge is of steel girders supported on concrete piers. The crossing keepers cottage dates from 1845 so it can be assumed that the level crossing was in place when the line opened and that the bridge with its more recent construction was installed at a later date to ease traffic flow on the road, albeit only for cars and other vehicles under 8’ 6”. The bridge was described in a 2013 heritage assessment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5099 4185 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2013. Heritage assessment.
The Ickleton Road running north from Great Chesterford is crossed by the line by both a level crossing and then immediately an underbridge. The level crossing is guarded by automatic barriers. The bridge is of steel girders supported on concrete piers. The crossing keepers cottage dates from 1845 so it can be assumed that the level crossing was in place when the line opened and that the bridge with its more recent construction was installed at a later date to ease traffic flow on the road, albeit only for cars and other vehicles under 8’ 6”. <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.