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| HER Number: | MDV72992 |
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| Name: | Gawton Bridge |
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Summary
Gawton Bridge built in the 19th century to take the road over the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 461 685 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX46NE |
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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: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BRIDGE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Smith, J. R., 2006, Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment, 21 (Report - Assessment). SDV336796.
Bridge 675 ( Site 20) a single skew-arch bridge carries the main Bere Alston to Tavistock road over the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway. Built of brick with a four course arch & brick abutments & parapets. Other details: Figs 16 & 38.
Richards, A., 2006, Untitled Source (Personal Comment). SDV337363.
This bridge is named 'Tavistock Road Bridge' in the report by Smith but is shown as Gawton Bridge on the Ordnance Survey maps from 1904 onwards.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV336796 | Report - Assessment: Smith, J. R.. 2006. Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R006. A4 Stapled + Digital. 21. |
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| SDV337363 | Personal Comment: Richards, A.. 2006. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV72928 | Part of: Tavistock to Bere Alston Railway (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV4099 - Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 22 2006 10:15AM |
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