Listed Building record TR 05 SE 138 - 19th century bridge, Godmersham

Summary

A red brick bridge with 3 arches is situated over the River Stour at Godmersham. This monument was constructed in 1842 and its central pillar is taller than the others. It is clearly visible on the Ordnance Survey historic maps and is Grade II listed. Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1842 to 1842 Stour bridge : listed building

Location

Grid reference TR 0626 5039 (point) FCE
Map sheet TR05SE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish GODMERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Bridge 1842. Red brick, 3 arches, the central taller, on weathered cut waters. Capped piers left and right ending parapet walls, with further splays ending in round piers and stone ball-finials beyond. Listed grade 2. (1)

Description from record TR 05 SE 168:
The following text is from the original listed building designation:
TR 05 SE GODMERSHAM
4/42 Stour Bridge
II
Bridge. Date plaque on north face with 1842 in Roman numerals. Red brick. Three arches, the central taller, on weathered cut waters. Arch surrounds of 4 courses of headers. Canted stone string course to canted parapet with coping stones raised over central arch. Capped piers left and right ending parapet walls, with further splays ending in round piers and stone ball- finials beyond.
Listing NGR: TR0543550733 (2)

Description from record TR 05 SE 118 :
Listed building : no additional information available

Historic England archive material: BF008891 STOUR BRIDGE, GODMERSHAM


<1> Not applicable, SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry, Godmersham Park: Historic landscape survey, Vol. 2, N. Bannister, 1995. (Miscellaneous Material). SKE6440.

<2> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Miscellaneous Material: Not applicable. SMR Kent uncatalogued index entry. Godmersham Park: Historic landscape survey, Vol. 2, N. Bannister, 1995..
  • <2>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #16084 Listed Bridge, ]

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Record last edited

Nov 23 2023 12:48PM