Record Details
NHER Number: | 26001 |
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Type of record: | Building |
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Name: | Bridge over Castle Moat and entrance lodges |
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Summary
The bridge and stone lodges here are believed to date to the 19th century having been designed by Francis Stone. The bridge is single span with a semi-circular arch with cast iron railings between the square stone posts. The bridge incorporates a medieval drawbridge and may be built on the same site as the medieval bridge.
Images - none
Location
Grid Reference: | TG 23186 08456 |
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Map Sheet: | TG20NW |
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Parish: | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Bridge and two entrance lodges. The bridge dates to around 1825 and the lodges 1811 by Francis Stone.
Flint wall with stone and brick dressings. Stone lodges. Bridge: single span with semi-circular arch. Cast iron railings 1825 by Dixon and Sons of Norwich, between square stone posts. Each lodge single storey with square plan. Blind semi-circular arched windows. Door on bridge facade with double-order semi-circular arches. Crenellated parapet with corner lamp turrets. Bridge incorporates medieval drawbridge.
E. B. Green (NCM)
Press cutting in (S1) file.
Monument Types
- BRIDGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- GATEHOUSE (19th Century to 21st Century - 1811 AD to 2100 AD)
- BRIDGE (19th Century to 21st Century - 1825 AD to 2100 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
--- | Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1205063. |
--- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
<S1> | Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1992. Bridge to the castle's far-off history. 3 April. |
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