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HER Number:MDV120193
Name:Bridge over Piall River in Newpark Wood

Summary

Large bridge over the Piall River noted in 1996 woodland survey. Constructed of dressed stone it has a raised track / driveway leading from the main road and measures 12.0 metres long and 4.0 metres wide, with parapet 0.7 metres high.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 592 608
Map Sheet:SX56SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishCornwood
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishCORNWOOD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BRIDGE (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1751 AD? (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Berry, N. + Simmonds, T., 1996, An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961), 29, NW09 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.

SX59236083 - Stone bridge. Large bridge over the Piall River at the south-western corner of the survey area. Constructed of dressed stone, in the same style as NW06 and 15. Has a raised track / driveway leading from the main road and over the bridge into Newpark wood, where the north-east end of the parapet splays to link with the track to a smaller bridge (NW10) over a tributary stream. The bridge is in generally good condition and elaborately constructed, possibly as part of a landscaped park. Measures approximately 12.0 metres long and 4.0 metres wide, with parapet 0.7 metres high.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360518Report - Survey: Berry, N. + Simmonds, T.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961). Dartmoor National Park Authority Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 29, NW09. [Mapped feature: #79446 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV120204Related to: Bridge in Newpark Waste (Monument)
MDV120192Related to: Bridge in Newpark Wood (Monument)
MDV15369Related to: Remains of building in Newpark Wood (Building)
MDV120195Related to: Stone bridge in Newpark Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7444 - Survey of Newpark Waste and Boro, Erme and Wistmans Woods

Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2022 9:47AM