Early 19th century bridge at White Hart Bridge, Great Yeldham (EHER 80250)

The early 19th century bridge includes five segmental brick arches of a low rise and wide span to accommodate its function as a footpath and drainage for the carriageway.

June 2020. Level 1 building survey. The Site is located along the A1017, Poole Street, approximately 50 metres south of the White Hart Hotel and Public House and comprises a small bridge and footpath upon the eastern side. The footpath along the eastern side of the bridge includes five segmental brick arches of a low rise and wide span to accommodate its function as a footpath and drainage for the carriageway. Repairs and alterations are visible, but some early brickwork survives. The surviving early brickwork is of a uniform appearance and is smooth in texture, suggestive of being from an early 19th century date. The use of a cementitious mortar mix associated with later alterations and brick repairs dates from approximately the mid 19th century. Portland cement became more popular and widely used by the late 19th century. <1>