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| HER Number | MWB20175 |
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| Record Type | Monument |
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| Name | Brimpton Road overbridge |
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Summary
Unlisted 20th century overbridge over former Great Western Railway line west of Midgham station, replaced in the early 21st century
Monument Type(s):
- ROAD OVERBRIDGE (Mid 20th century to Early 21st century - 1947 AD? to 2012 AD)
Full Description
A bridge at this location was built of brick as part of the Berks & Hants Railway in 1847, but the later bridge dates from after 1947: the deck was of concrete beam construction <1>. An unusual feature of this bridge is that a watercourse passes diagonally under the railway line at the same point. A planning application to demolish and replace the bridge to allow clearance for electrification was approved in 2012.
Sources and further reading
Related Monuments
| MWB6024 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - General record within West Berkshire (Monument) |
| MWB6057 | MIDGHAM STATION TO THATCHAM STATION RAILWAY LINE (Monument) |
Associated Excavations and Fieldwork
| EWB1265 | History and Significance of the Great Western Main Line |
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