Record Details

NHER Number:56862
Type of record:Monument
Name:Stiffkey Bridge

Summary

An ashlar and flint bridge which originally carried the main drive to Abbey House, Walsingham. Built in 1806 when the park was created.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TF 9354 3660
Map Sheet:TF93NW
Parish:WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

ORIGINALLY PART OF NHER 2029.

March 2012.
The bridge dates to c. 1806 when Abbey park was being created and is built of ashlar and flint. It carries the main drive to Abbey House.
Information from (S1)
K. Powell (HES), 20 March 2012

Monument Types

  • ORNAMENTAL BRIDGE (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1540 AD to 2100 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building
  • SHINE

Sources and further reading

<S1>Unpublished Contractor Report: Historic Landscape Management. 2008. Walsingham Abbey Grounds. Landscape Conservation Strategy. Historic Landscape Management.

Related records

56859Part of: Abbey House Park, Walsingham (Monument)
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