Monument record THB 008 - Dam Bridge; Eastbridge; Ton Bridge (1783)
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Summary
Bridge named Ton Bridge, is shown crossing the Minsmere old river at East Bridge on Hodskinson's map (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4527 6635 (89m by 178m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM46NE |
| Civil Parish | LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | THEBERTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bridge named Ton Bridge, is shown crossing the Minsmere old river at East Bridge on Hodskinson's map (S1). Also shown on Saxton's 1575 (S2), Blome's 1673 (S3) and Bowen's 1755 (S4) maps.
Construction date unknown. A bridge still exists on this site, crossing both(?) the old river and the `new cut'.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SSF1406 Cartographic materials: Bowen E. 1755. Accurate Map of the County of Suffolk.
- <S1> SSF7563 Cartographic materials: Hodskinson, J.. 1783. The County of Suffolk surveyed.
- <S2> SSF21014 (No record type): Saxton C, map, SVFFOLCIAE, 1575.
- <S3> SSF1254 (No record type): Blome R, A Map of the County of SVFFOLK, 1673.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 3 2016 11:16AM