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| HER Number: | 97.31 |
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| Name: | BURMSDON - Post Medieval bridge |
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Summary
A single-span canal bridge with an elliptical arch carries an access track to Burmsdon Farm over the Bude Canal.
Protected Status
- Listed Building (II) 64842: CANAL BRIDGE AND TOWPATH ABOUT 50 METRES SOUTH OF BURNSDON FARMHOUSE
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 97.31
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s):
- BRIDGE (19th Century to Unknown - 1821 AD)
Full description
A single-span canal bridge with an elliptical arch carries an access track to Burmsdon Farm over the Bude Canal. It was designed by James Green, engineer to the Bude Canal, in 1821. In 1985 EH Listed the structure grade II, and described it as being built of dressed stone rubble, with a curved brick band at the level of the road. One parapet has been replaced with concrete blocks and the bridge deck covered in concrete (b1).
<1> Atkins, 2004, The Bude Canal Cornwall and Devon Conservation Plan, 167 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO2755.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO2755 - Cornwall Event Report: Atkins. 2004. The Bude Canal Cornwall and Devon Conservation Plan. 167. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records
| 97 | Part of: BUDE CANAL - Post Medieval canal (Monument) |
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