MDE20660 - Skentaway Bridge (Monument)
Summary
A small bridge and a ford are marked on historic mapping. They were replaced by the current road bridge at some time during the early to mid 20th Century.
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map depicts a small bridge (possibly a footbridge) at SS 7054 3737. It is labelled "Skentaway Bridge". A ford is shown immediately to the south. There is also an Ordnance Survey bench mark marked to the east of the bridge. [1] The site is similarly depicted on the 2nd Edition 6 and 25 inch maps. [2,3] The features had been replaced by a larger road bridge by the time the 1962 six inch map was surveyed. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #46698 ]
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SEM7223 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1906. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1905, Devon 10SE.
- <4> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 57796
- Devon SMR: SS73NW/593
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7053 3736 (65m by 36m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NW |
| Civil Parish | HIGH BRAY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | BRAYFORD, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Sep 9 2020 3:56PM
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