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| HER Number: | MDV24568 |
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| Name: | Former location of Stoodleigh Bridge, Tiverton |
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Summary
Mid 19th century iron bridge which formerly spanned the River Exe. It was dismantled circa 1998 and now stands in nearby woodland. Now replaced with modern bridge.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 942 178 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS91NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Tiverton |
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| District | Mid Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TIVERTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS91NW/60
- Old Listed Building Ref (II): 485200
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BRIDGE (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Unknown, 08/14/1998, Opening of New Stoodleigh Bridge, Stoodleigh (Article in Serial). SDV358177.
Opening of New Stoodleigh Bridge in August 1998.
Houldcroft, L, 13/01/1998, Stoodleigh Bridge, Stoodleigh (Article in Serial). SDV358175.
Newspaper article noting dismantling of Stoodleigh Bridge and villagers left stranded as temporary bridge was swept away during storms. Delay in new bridge build due to lack of bowstring girders.
Department of Environment, 1972, Tiverton (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV52494.
Road bridge over river. Probably mid 19th century. Rubble and ashlar abutments and riveted iron girder bridge with bowstring parapets with latticed bracing. Single-span bridge with quadrant plan to sides of abutments; 9-bays to each parapet and 18 beams under the bridge road. Other details: LBS No. 485200.
Murless, B., 2009, Old Stoodleigh Bridge (Correspondence). SDV343140.
Old Stoodleigh Bridge, a single span wrought iron bowstring girder bridge, with inverted-U top flanges. Thought to have been made by Hennet's foundry at Bridgwater between 1861 and 1866, possibly for the owners of Stoodleigh Court. It was demolished in 1998 and now lies discarded in a nearby wood. George Hennet was one of Brunel's engineers and contractors. Other details: Photos in Parish file.
English Heritage, 25/02/2013, Iron Bridge over River Exe, Removal from List of Buildings (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV351065.
The structure should be removed from the List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest because it is no longer extant and its special interest has therefore been lost.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV343140 | Correspondence: Murless, B.. 2009. Old Stoodleigh Bridge. Email to S. Watts. A4 Single Sheet. |
| SDV351065 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: English Heritage. 25/02/2013. Iron Bridge over River Exe, Removal from List of Buildings. Additions and Amendments to Checklist. Digital. |
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| SDV358175 | Article in Serial: Houldcroft, L. 13/01/1998. Stoodleigh Bridge, Stoodleigh. Mid Devon Gazette. Digital. |
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| SDV358177 | Article in Serial: Unknown. 08/14/1998. Opening of New Stoodleigh Bridge, Stoodleigh. Mid Devon Gazette. Digital. |
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| SDV52494 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1972. Tiverton. Historic Houses Register. Unknown. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV108697 | Related to: Remnants of Old Stoodleigh Bridge, South-West of Lythecourt, Tiverton (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 5 2015 11:00AM |
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