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Summary

Gainsborough Bridge

Full description

A York stone bridge built between 1787 and 1791, designed by William Weston. {1}

The bridge spans the river Trent. At this point the river is 253 feet across and the length of the bridge is 328 feet. The bridge consists of three eliptical arches. The east and west arches have a 62 foot span and a 20 foot 8 inch rise, the centre arch has a 70 foot span and a 20 foot 4 inch rise. The piers and abutments are 14 feet thick and the wing walls were 39 feet from the abutments. It was originally a toll bridge that was freed in 1932. The bridge was recently altered (1965). The side walls have now been replaced by a fence and its width increased. Stone for the bridge came from Bramby Fell and Meanwood in Yorkshire. It was built in 1787-91 by William Weston, with a modern iron handrail. There was an Act of Parliament in 1787 to build the bridge. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {2}

<1> 1994, INDEX RECORD OF INDUSTRIAL SITES, LI/SLHA/MBT10 (Index). SLI2307.

<2> Department of the Environment, 1977, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 2/3 (Index). SLI2315.

Monument Types

• BRIDGE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1787 AD to 2050 AD)
• ROAD BRIDGE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1787 AD to 2050 AD)
• TOLL BRIDGE (Post Medieval to Early 20th Century - 1787 AD to 1932 AD)

Associated Events

• Site visit to Gainsborough Bridge

Protected Status

• Listed Building
• Conservation Area

Sources and further reading

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