MDE21154 - Post-medieval footbridge at Duckland (Monument)

Summary

A footbridge is depicted on historic mapping, associated with a ford. It may have been replaced by a road bridge by 1963.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A foot bridge is depicted and labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS 6455 4487. [1] It is also shown and labelled on the six inch 2nd Edition map. [2] The footbridge is not shown on the 1963 Ordnance Survey map, presumably replaced by a road bridge. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1906. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1905, NW.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1963. 6 Inch Map: 1963.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31460
  • Devon SMR: SS64SW/90
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6455 4487 (11m by 6m)
Map sheet SS64SW
Civil Parish PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Apr 30 2019 1:55PM

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