Record Details
| NHER Number: | 55399 |
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| Type of record: | Structure |
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| Name: | Hellesdon Footbridge |
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Summary
This bridge was constructed in 1882 to carry the Lynn to Fakenham line of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway (NHER 13584) over the rivern Wensum to Norwich. It is constructed from iron girders. Trains stopped running on all but the northern portion of this line in 1964. The rails have been removed from this bridge and it is now used as part of the Marriott's Way footpath.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 1993 0998 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG10NE |
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| Parish: | HELLESDON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Built to span the River Wensum in 1882 to bring the Lynn - Fakenham line to Norwich. Bridge span is around 50-75ft. Constructed from iron girders. Since the railway was removed the bridge is used as part of the Marriott's Way footpath.
See (S1).
W. Arnold (HES), 12 April 2011.
Monument Types
- RAILWAY BRIDGE (19th Century - 1882 AD to 1882 AD?)
- FOOTBRIDGE (Late 20th Century to 21st Century - 1970 AD? to 2100 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| <S1> | Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records. |
Related records
| 13584 | Part of: Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway (Norwich to Cromer via Holt), North Norfolk Railway (Monument) |