Stone Bridge (EHER 5892)
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Summary
Late 18th century bridge by J. Johnson, also known as Moulsham Bridge. It is listed and scheduled.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7099 0654 (16m by 21m) |
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Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
18th century bridge on possible site of Roman ford (see EHER 5891). <1>
The bridge was built in 1787, designed by Johnson, with a single span and a boldly curved parapet with sturdy balusters. The roadway of course was originally also curved". <2>
Photo of bridge in SMR. <3>
Other ref: <4>
Also known as Old Bridge and Moulsham Bridge. Built in 1787 to the design of J Johnson a local architect [the County Surveyor who also designed the Shire Hall). Spanning the river Can, between Moulsham Street and High Street. One segmented stone arch with a span of about 40 ft. (12.1 m) faced with Portland stone. Stone balustrades with round, bulbous columns, and a width of about 30 ft. (9.1 m) The 1st bridge on this site is said to have been built in the 12th century. Johnson designed several other bridges in the county, of minor interest and now mostly demolished. <6> <7>
Moulsham Bridge. Scheduled 52. <8>
Stone Br (NAT). <9>
Photographed <10>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX83 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N.. 1954. The Buildings of England, Essex. pp105-106.
- <3> SEX19953 Photograph: Unknown. unknown. TL70-001P.
- <5> SEX59339 DESC TEXT: Allen, P.. 1997. Stone Bridge. ESMR Summary.
- <6> SEX131 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1978. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford Borough.
- <7> SEX77625 Bibliographic reference: Richards, J.M.. 1984. The National Trust Book of Bridges J. Cope London. p. 45.
- <8> SEX76218 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. Scheduled Monument Notification. 1987, p.7.
- <9> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. OS 1:10000 1976.
- <10> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 1 frame, 8/1992.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: 31522
- NRHE identifier: 879430
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 NW 92