MDE21174 - Footbridge west of North Furzehill Farm (Monument)
Summary
A footbridge is marked on historic mapping.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A footbridge is shown on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps and the 6 inch 1903 map. [1-3] The bridge is not shown on the 6 inch 1962 map. [4] Modern mapping (2013) shows that the river has altered route. Downstream of the old bridge is now a pond; there is no upstream section. The river flows slightly to the east. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SDE65803 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1903/38. 6 Inch: 1903-38. 1:10560. Sheet 7NW.
- <4> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
- <5> SMO5308 Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 31517
- Devon SMR: SS74NW/181
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7234 4501 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
May 31 2013 10:26AM
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