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| HER Number | MWB5777 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Bridge over canal, Burghfield |
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Summary
Wooden footbridge over canal, transfers towpath from south side to north side.
Other Statuses and Cross-References
- Berkshire SMR No. (pre 2000): 05050.09.040
Monument Type(s):
- FOOTBRIDGE (Early 20th century to Late 20th century - Present - 1901 AD to 1980 AD)
Full Description
The bridge is marked on all Ordnance Survey maps from the First epoch <1> onwards. The BIAG site visit report <2> names it as 'Hissey's Bridge' though this name does not appear on the OS maps.
Sources and further reading
| <01> | Landmark. 1872-85. Digital Ordnance Survey Mapping Epoch 1, 1:2500 (25 inch). Digital. 1:2500. [Map / SWB14341] |
| <02> | Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 1966-1991. Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group Gazetteer of Industrial Sites & Monuments. 2023 WBC Network. OG25. [Unpublished document / SWB12762] |
Related Monuments
| MWB5773 | KENNET & AVON CANAL - SOUTHCOTE TO BURGHFIELD LOCK (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
| EWB176 | Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group Survey |
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