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| HER Number: | MDV45651 |
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| Name: | Wadley Bridge, Moretonhampstead |
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Summary
Single span road bridge. Concrete lintels; granite piers and parapet wall. One parapet formed by fence. Apparently 19th century, widened 20th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 747 856 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Moretonhampstead |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MORETONHAMPSTEAD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NW/282
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BRIDGE (Constructed, XVIII to Late 20th Century - 1800 AD (Between) to 1990 AD (Between))
Full description
Devon County Council, 1992, Weak Clapper Bridge Consultation, 817 (Report - non-specific). SDV321415.
(16/10/1992) Bridge described as clapper bridge at SX 747 856.
Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit, 1993, Dartmoor Clapper Bridge Survey (Archive - Survey). SDV138745.
(11/01/1993) Wadley Bridge. SX 747 856. Single span. Concrete lintels; granite piers and parapet wall. One parapet formed by fence. Apparently 19th century, widened 20th century. Photograph and sketch with approximate measurements included.
McCallum, D., 1993, Photograph of bridge (Photograph). SDV216033.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV138745 | Archive - Survey: Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit. 1993. Dartmoor Clapper Bridge Survey. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit. A4 Ring Bound. |
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| SDV216033 | Photograph: McCallum, D.. 1993. Photograph of bridge. Unknown. |
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| SDV321415 | Report - non-specific: Devon County Council. 1992. Weak Clapper Bridge Consultation. Highways Division Report. Photocopy. 817. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV1247 - Archaeological Assessment of Dartmoor Clapper Bridges
- EDV130 - Dartmoor weak clapper bridge consultation
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 3 2023 4:12PM |
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