Record Details

NHER Number:38029
Type of record:Structure
Name:Post-medieval bridge and World War Two tank trap

Summary

This red brick, rounded arch bridge is dated by the plaque on it reading W BERRY 1759. It has been reported that there was a tank trap at the south end of the bridge, the sockets of which could be seen in the road.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 19710 27528
Map Sheet:TG12NE
Parish:AYLSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

June 1984. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Dated W Berry 1759 on east parapet. Red brick single span segmental arch. Red brick parapet and splayed abutments with stone copings. Much repaired."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
[1] reports that there was a tank trap at the south end of the bridge and the sockets for this were visible in the road for many years.
E. Rose (NLA), 1 February 2003. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 3 February 2022.

Monument Types

  • BRIDGE (18th Century to 21st Century - 1759 AD to 2100 AD)
  • TANK TRAP (World War Two - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

<S1>Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1170046.

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