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: | MDV4304 |
|---|
| Name: | Wisdome Bridge, Cornwood |
|---|
Summary
Road bridge over River Yealm. Circa 17/18th century. Granite rubble with dressed granite segmental arches. Two arches with cutwater between on both sides and with refuges in the parapets above. Parapets splayed at ends and with chamfered granite coping. Formerly known as Parsons or Parsonage Bridge.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 614 603 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX66SW |
|---|
| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Cornwood |
|---|
| District | South Hams |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | CORNWOOD |
|---|
Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX66SW92
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 442439
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SW/57
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 91331
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- ROAD BRIDGE (Constructed, XVI to XVIII - 1600 AD? (Between) to 1799 AD (Between))
Full description
Henderson, C. + Jervoise, E., 1938, Old Devon Bridges, 21 (Monograph). SDV2296.
Wisdome Bridge, Cornwood. Over the River Yealm. Otherwise called Parsonage or Vicarage Bridge. A small and unaltered stone bridge in the Medieval tradition, with two arches and pointed cutwaters to the central pier. The 'Parson's Bridge' reported to be in decay in 1668. Possibly rebuilt in the vernacular style soon afterwards, but it may be substantially older.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1980, SX66SW92 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV157275.
(04/11/1980) (SX 61426034) Wisdome Bridge (NAT) (OS map, 1954 Edition). The structure is still known as Wisdome Bridge (see ground photograph.)
Department of Environment, 1984, South Hams, 29 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336648.
Road bridge over River Yealm. Circa 17/18th century. Granite rubble with dressed granite segmental arches. Two arches with cutwater between on both sides and with refuges in the parapets above. Parapets splayed at ends and with chamfered granite coping. Formerly known as Parsons or Parsonage Bridge.
Department of National Heritage, 1992/2002, Consent for works letter (Correspondence). SDV157277.
(19/08/1992) Scheduled Monument Consent granted for repointing various elevations. Formerly scheduled under DV399. De-scheduled July 2002 under SM 91331.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV157275 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1980. SX66SW92. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
| SDV157277 | Correspondence: Department of National Heritage. 1992/2002. Consent for works letter. Scheduled Monument Consent Letter. Unknown. |
| SDV2296 | Monograph: Henderson, C. + Jervoise, E.. 1938. Old Devon Bridges. Old Devon Bridges. Unknown. 21. |
| |
| | |
| SDV336648 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1984. South Hams. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 29. |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 12 2022 8:48AM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.