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HER Number:MDV72996
Name:Bridge over Former Railway

Summary

19th century bridge to take a lane over the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway

Location

Grid Reference:SX 469 697
Map Sheet:SX46NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishGulworthy
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTAVISTOCK HAMLETS

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, 23-4 (Report - Assessment). SDV336796.

Raven's Rock bridge carries a lane from Orestocks over the former Bere Alston to Tavistock section of the railway. The roughly-coursed masonry bridge has a brick four course single arch & belt course with rusticated granite quoins. Ivy obscured the brick parapets in 2006. On the east side of the railway to the south of the bridge a footpath & steps give access to the bridge. Other details: Figs 21 & 39.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336796Report - Assessment: Smith, J. R.. 2006. Bere Alston to Tavistock Railway: Archaeological Assessment. Cornwall County Council Report. 2006R006. A4 Stapled + Digital. 23-4.

Associated Monuments

MDV72928Part 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 11:45AM