Record Details
| NHER Number: | 20138 |
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| Type of record: | Building |
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| Name: | Post medieval bridge |
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Summary
The bridge dates from between 1886 and 1919. It is constructed of brick and limestone and has three spans with elliptical arches. It links the kitchen garden to the estate road.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 2748 1270 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG21SE |
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| Parish: | RACKHEATH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
May 1984. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description:
Bridge. Early-mid 19th century brick with limestone and stucco details. It has three spans, elliptical arches with rusticated brick voussoirs and piers. The parapet has a moulded rail, brick panels and stone balusters. Links kitchen garden to estate road.
Information from (S1).
E. Rose (NAU) 12 March 1984.
(S2) states that the bridge in fact dates from between 1886 and 1919 when the lake was enlarged.
Monument Types
- BRIDGE (19th Century to 21st Century - 1886 AD to 2100 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Photograph: Rackheath Bridge. Print. |
| --- | Photograph: 1992. Rackheath Park Bridge. Print. |
| <S1> | Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1178329. |
| <S2> | Unpublished Document: Norfolk County Council. [unknown]. Inventory of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Norfolk.. |
Related records
| 30518 | Part of: Rackheath Park (Monument) |
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