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Monument record TR 34 SW 2204 - Former site of Union Bridge, Wellington Dock Dover
Summary
A (possible swing) bridge is visible on the first edition OS on Union Street between Wellington Dock and the tidal harbour. It is labelled Union Bridge and is in the same approximate location as one of the sluice gates which was constructed in the 16th century. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3172 4080 (32m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A (possible swing) bridge is visible on the first edition OS on Union Street between Wellington Dock and the Granville dock. It is labelled Union Bridge and is in the same approximate location as one of the sluice gates which was constructed as part of the original 16th century works on the harbour. By the time the Second Edition was produced the bridge was lo longer present. (1-3)
<1> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.
<2> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.
<3> Thomas Digges, 1595, The state of Dover Haven with the New workes (Map). SKE31987.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE30964 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1. [Mapped feature: #99649 bridge, ]
- <2> SKE30965 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2.
- <3> SKE31987 Map: Thomas Digges. 1595. The state of Dover Haven with the New workes. Unknown. Unknown.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2018 3:43PM