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Edisford Bridge
Hob Uid: 44715
Location : Lancashire Ribble Valley Clitheroe
Grid Ref : SD7263041430
Summary : A bridge over the River Ribble, probably late medieval, widened and partly rebuilt in the early 19th century. It is constructed of sandstone ashlar and is composed of five arches with the second from the east being wider. The arches are segmental, except one, three and four on the north side only which are pointed with stone ribs to their soffits. The bridge is Scheduled and Listed Grade II.
More information : [SD 7263 4143] Eadsford Bridge [T.I.]. (1) Eadsford Bridge: has "three pointed arches, each with three ribs. This part is only 8 feet in width, but on the downstream side the bridge has been widened by about 12 feet, evidently at the same time that the other arches were rebuilt. A grant of pontage was made in the year 1339". (2) Clitheroe, Easford Bridge. Scheduled. (3) The bridge is correctly described, and is still in use. (4) (SD 7263 4143) Edisford Bridge (NAT) (5) Edisford Bridge. Grade II. Bridge over the River Ribble, probably late medieval, widened towards the S and partly rebuilt early C19th. Sandstone ashlar. 5 arches, the 2nd from the E being wider. Arches segmental, except one, 3 and 4 on the N side only which are pointed with stone ribs to their soffits. Triangular cutwaters and solid parapets with string course and weathered coping. (6) SD 726 414. Eadsford (or Edisford) Bridge. Scheduled No LA/23. (7)

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Source details : Jervoise E. 1931. The Ancient Bridges of the North of England, 135
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Late Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Bridge
Evidence : Structure

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Early C19 alterations
Monument End Date : 1832
Monument Start Date : 1800
Monument Type : Bridge
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : LA 23
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 183251
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 182811
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 74 SW 16
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1961-09-12
End Date : 1961-09-12

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Edisford Bridge