Monument record BCC 022 - Beccles Bridge (PMed)
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Summary
Wrought iron built Beccles Bridge constructed in 'early C19' (actually dated 1884), replacing 3 arch masonry and earlier timber bridges.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4208 9105 (67m by 41m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM49SW |
| Civil Parish | BECCLES, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
| County | NORFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Late C18: Bridge shown on Hodskinson's 1783 map, precise location unclear (S1). Possibly same as Med bridge slightly to N - see Med.
Early C19: Iron built Beccles Bridge constructed next to the Hermitage Inn (see BCC 009 for Med bridge chapel). S of earlier bridge/s?
According to Suffolk CC (Environment & Transport) iron bridge was built in 1884, replacing a three arch masonry bridge (S5).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <S1> SSF7563 Cartographic materials: Hodskinson, J.. 1783. The County of Suffolk surveyed.
- <S2> SSF21018 (No record type): Saxton C, SVFFOLKE, 1575.
- <S3> SSF21473 Bibliographic reference: Speede, J.. 1610. Suffolke Described, 1610. Speede J, Suffolke Described, 1610.
- <S5> SSF50153 Bibliographic reference: Email. Carter N (SCC E&T), to Colin Pendleton, 13 July 2006.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 11 2022 2:18PM