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| HER Number: | MDV51339 |
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| Name: | Lazy Bench Hill Bridge |
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Summary
19th century bridge to take the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway over the road
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 464 713 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX47SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Gulworthy |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TAVISTOCK HAMLETS |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX47SE/285
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BRIDGE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1938, 105SE. Revision of 1905 with additions in 1938. Provisional Edition (Cartographic). SDV336767.
'Lazy Bench Hill Bridge' marked on 1938 and 1971 maps.
Ordnance Survey, 1971, SX47SE (Cartographic). SDV337364.
Smith, J. R., 2006, Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment, 26 (Report - Assessment). SDV336796.
Lazy Bench Hill Bridge 668 (Site 37) carries the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway over the road. The bridge has ashlar masonry abutments with three riveted iron girder spans supporting the line. Headroom over the highway is 14 feet 9 inches. Other details: Figs 28 & 39.
Buck, C., 2015, Buctor Farm, Tavistock (Report - Assessment). SDV359746.
This study was commissioned by the landowner on behalf of Natural England as part of a Higher Level Environmental Stewardship Agreement Scheme and produced by Cornwall Archaeological Unit, Cornwall Council.
Lazy Bench Hill Bridge. This site has been included for contextual reasons. Lazy Bench Hill Bridge carries the railway over the public road. It has ashlar masonry abutments with three riveted iron girder spans supporting the line. Headroom over the highway is 14 feet 9 inches. The down side of the line is clear of vegetation, but the up side is blocked by trees and scrub. As far as can be seen, the main girders seem to be in good condition, but there is corrosion to the exposed steel deck.
Significance
High
All sites have a High significance rating, given their degree of survival.
Recommendation
Site should be retained, with a minimal amount of disturbance, however it is recognised that there are plans to re-instate the railway line, which may impact upon structures and archaeological/historical features throughout its length (and within the study area), the Shillamill Viaduct being perhaps the greatest recipient.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336767 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1938. 105SE. Revision of 1905 with additions in 1938. Provisional Edition. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV336796 | Report - Assessment: Smith, J. R.. 2006. Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R006. A4 Stapled + Digital. 26. |
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| SDV337364 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1971. SX47SE. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Map (Paper). |
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| SDV359746 | Report - Assessment: Buck, C.. 2015. Buctor Farm, Tavistock. Cornwall Archaeological Unit. 2015R055. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV72928 | Part of: Tavistock to Bere Alston Railway (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4099 - Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway
- EDV7058 - Archaeological Management Plan, Buctor Farm, Tavistock (Ref: 2015R055)
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 22 2016 4:45PM |
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