Haselbury Bridge

Haselbury Bridge (sometimes called Haselbury Old Bridge) is a stone built bridge dating from the 14th century in Haselbury Plucknett in the English county of Somerset. It is a scheduled monument and Grade II* listed building.[1][2]

Haselbury Bridge

Haselbury Old Bridge
Coordinates50.8956°N 2.7713°W / 50.8956; -2.7713
CarriesRoad
CrossesRiver Parrett
LocaleHaselbury Plucknett, Somerset, England
Heritage statusScheduled monument, Grade II* listed building
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialHamstone
Width4.1 metres (13 ft)
History
Construction end14th century

The two arch bridge was built of local Hamstone and carries a small road over the River Parrett.[3] Each of the arches has a 3 metres (9.8 ft) span. The bridge is 4.1 metres (13 ft) wide including the parapet on each side.[1]

In the 17th century it carried the main route between Salisbury and Exeter and later marked the boundary between the Chard and Yeovil turnpike trusts.[2][4][5] The bridge was bypassed in 1831.[6]

References

  1. Historic England. "Haselbury Bridge (1020497)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  2. Historic England. "Haselbury Old Bridge (1056146)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. "Haselbury Bridge, Haslebury Plucknett". Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  4. Nathan, Matthew (1957). The Annals of West Coker. Cambridge University Press. pp. 444–445.
  5. Baggs, A.P.; Bush, R.J.E. "Parishes: Crewkerne". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  6. "Haselbury Bridge". SABRE. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
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