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Summary

18th century Broadhembury Bridge which replaced one mentioned in 1326

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1333773: BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER TALE SOUTH OF BRIDGE HOUSE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: ST10SW/108
• Old Listed Building Ref (II): 87061
• Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: ST10SW 16

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• BRIDGE (XVII to XVIII - 1700 AD to 1799 AD (Between))

Full description

Chope, R. P., 1926 - 1927, Early Bridges, 94 (Article in Serial). SDV2294.

Bequest under the will of Bishop Stapledon of 1326 for repairs to 'Hembery' bridge.

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1975, ST10SW 16 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV340107.

Broadhembury Bridge is in a list of bequests under Bishop Stapledon's will of 1326 for repairs. There is no indication that this was a stone bridge. The existing stone bridge at Broadhembury is probably post medieval. It has 2 arches, parapets, and a single cut-water on the east side.

Department of Environment, 2007, Broadhembury (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV340106.

Broadhembury Bridge over the River Tale to the south of Bridge House. Road bridge over the River Tale. Probably 18th century: stone rubble. A small 2-span bridge with elliptical arches with recessed arch rings and a rubble cutwater on the upstream side. The stone rubble parapets return along the banks on the west side. An important feature in an outstanding and very unspoiled estate village. Other details: LBS Number 87061.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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