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Summary

Deeping Gate Bridge, Deeping St James

Full description

PRN 30048
A fine bridge with three segmental arches, nearly semi-circular and with triple archings built in three orders - probably 17th century in date. Narrow roadway, being only 13 ft in width, but there are recesses over each cutwater. {1}
Bridge over the river Welland. 1651. Ashlar and coursed limestone rubble abutments. 3 semi-circular arches, each having 2 stepped chamfered orders with chamfered hoods. Between the arches are triangular cutwaters. To the sides are plain bands with coped parapet above. On the east side is an 1880 flood mark. Listed grade II star (listed building no.14/64). For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest.{3}

<1> HBMC, AM 7, SAM 151 (Scheduling Record). SLI4167.

<2> JERVOISE, E., 1932, THE ANCIENT BRIDGES OF MIDLAND AND EASTERN ENGLAND, - (Bibliographic Reference). SLI1114.

<3> Department of the Environment, 1987, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 119.001; 14/64 (Index). SLI8342.

<4> SMR FILE, TF 10 NE (Index). SLI2983.

Monument Types

• BRIDGE (Post Medieval - 1651 AD to 1651 AD)

Associated Events

• Site visit to Deeping Gate Bridge

Protected Status

• Listed Building
• Conservation Area
• Scheduled Monument

Sources and further reading

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