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HER Number: | MDV9354 |
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Name: | Spara Bridge across the River Teign, Ashton and Christow. |
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Summary
Spara Bridge, 17th century, across the River Teign to the southwest of Ashton.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 843 840 |
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Map Sheet: | SX88SW |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Ashton |
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Civil Parish | Christow |
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District | Teignbridge |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | CHRISTOW |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | ASHTON |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- National Monuments Record: SX88SW15
- National Record of the Historic Environment: 447356
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX88SW/17
- Old Listed Building Ref (II*): 85554
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- BRIDGE (XVII - 1601 AD to 1700 AD (Between))
Full description
Swete, R. J. (Revd), 1792-1801, 564M 'Picturesque Sketches of Devon' by Reverend John Swete, 564M/7/139,140 (Record Office Collection). SDV337942.
Illustrations by Swete.
Henderson, C. + Jervoise, E., 1938, Old Devon Bridges, 42-3 (Monograph). SDV2296.
(SX 84358407) It bears on its parapets the inscription "This bridge was new builded at the Countyes Charges Anno 1660", and has two semi-circular main arches and a flood-opening at the western end. The roadway is 9 1/2ft. wide, with recesses over the cut-waters. The only reference to the earlier bridge was in 1647, "that the Sparrowe Bridge was in decay".
Department of Environment, 1949, St. Thomas Rd, 7 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV336476.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1953, SX88SW15 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV337142.
(01/06/1953) (SX 84358407) Spara Bridge. 17th century. Has two semi-circular main arches and a flood opening at the west end. Recesses over cut-waters. Inscriptions on parapets: 'This bridge was new builded at the Countyes Charges. Anno 1660'. The only reference to an earlier bridge was in 1647 'That Sparrowe Bridge was in decay' (citing Henderson and Jervoise). Bridge is as described above and is in an excellent state of preservation with no obviously modern repairs. Other details: Photograph.
Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1981, SX88SW14 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV311262.
(05/10/1981) Spara Bridge, (name confirmed), is in good condition. (See ground photographs).
Department of Environment, 1988, Ashton, 26 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV284341.
Spara Bridge. Road bridge over the River Teign.1660 datestone. Granite rubble. 2 span bridge with segmental arches and a small flood span; tall cutwaters between the large spans rise to form refuges; parapets with granite coping. Inscription panel set into upstream parapet, rather decayed but recorded as "This bridge was builded at the Countyes charges anno 1660". Jervoise and Henderson quote a 1647 reference that 'Sparrowe Bridge was in decay'; presumably the present bridge is the replacement.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV2296 | Monograph: Henderson, C. + Jervoise, E.. 1938. Old Devon Bridges. Old Devon Bridges. Unknown. 42-3. |
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SDV284341 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1988. Ashton. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 26. |
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SDV311262 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1981. SX88SW14. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. |
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SDV336476 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1949. St. Thomas Rd. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 7. |
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SDV337142 | Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1953. SX88SW15. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index. |
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SDV337942 | Record Office Collection: Swete, R. J. (Revd). 1792-1801. 564M 'Picturesque Sketches of Devon' by Reverend John Swete. Devon Record Office Collection. Unknown + Digital. 564M/7/139,140. |
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Associated Monuments
MDV129068 | Related to: 1-3 Exmouth Cottages, Christow (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | May 28 2021 2:33PM |
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