HeritageGateway - Home
Site Map
Text size: A A A
You are here: Home > > > > Devon & Dartmoor HER Result
Devon & Dartmoor HERPrintable version | About Devon & Dartmoor HER | Visit Devon & Dartmoor HER online...

See important guidance on the use of this record.

If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.


HER Number:MDV19250
Name:Ashreigney, Colleton Bridge

Summary

Bridge first recorded in 17th century. Possibly on the site of an earlier ford. Also known as Hansford Bridge.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 663 156
Map Sheet:SS61NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAshreigney
Civil ParishChulmleigh
DistrictNorth Devon
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishCHULMLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS61NE/22

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • BRIDGE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Hoskins, W. G., 1956 - 1958, Devon Parish Notes, 45 (Article in Serial). SDV911.

Hansford or Colleton Bridge across the Taw. It is not recorded before the 17th century, possibly the earliest date for the present work: three stone arches widened on both sides. It may be on the site of an earlier ford.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV911Article in Serial: Hoskins, W. G.. 1956 - 1958. Devon Parish Notes. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 27. Unknown. 45.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 4 2006 2:49PM