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Monument record TQ 57 SE 196 - Cast Iron Bridge, Swanscombe Heritage Park & Craylands Gorge
Summary
Cast Iron bridge of a mid 20th century date, recorded during a walk over survey in 2004. The footpath that this bridge carries was established across the former chalk quarry on a ridge of backfilled material in the 1950s. (location accurate to the nearest 1m based on available information)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 5943 7426 (20m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ57SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DARTFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SWANSCOMBE AND GREENHITHE, DARTFORD, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
This is one of two footbridges which crosses the gorge, this one is located above a cement built tram tunnel. It is modern dating to the mid-late 1950s and rests on a cause way of chalk and earth. The sides are formed by panels of simple upright rails with diagonal braces and a handrail. There are two makers signs with the inscription ‘Finch Engineering Limited, Belvedere Works, Barkingside Essex’. The bridge is 27m long with a concrete path. (1)
<1> Wessex Archaeology, March 2004, Swanscombe Heritage Park and Craylands Gorge, Swanscombe, Kent. Archaeological and Geological Desk Based Assessment (Unpublished document). SWX12883.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SWX12883 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. March 2004. Swanscombe Heritage Park and Craylands Gorge, Swanscombe, Kent. Archaeological and Geological Desk Based Assessment. [Mapped feature: #107574 bridge, ]
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Assessment at Swanscombe Heritage Park and Craylands Gorge, Swanscombe (Ref: 51768.2/4) (EWX9161)
Record last edited
Sep 21 2020 4:35PM