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Monument record TR 37 SE 1436 - Site of the Iron Bridge, over Newgate Gap , adjacent to Marine Gardens, Margate
Summary
The Iron Bridge p was built in 1861 by Captain Frederick Hodges to facilitate access to the 128ft (39m) flagstaff he had erected on the point
between Walpole Bay and Palm Bay, is shown on the 1st (1862-1875), it had been paved over by the 2nd (1897-1900) O.S. map. Modern OS maps shows the area as a paved public open space and the roadway (B2051) has moved to the west.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3518 7078 (8m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 1st edition 1862-1875): Landmark Epoch 1 (Map). SKE30964.
Ordinance Survey, 1873, Margate - Kent XXV 8_1 (Map). SKE56379.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 15 2024 9:11AM