MEM22738 - Hillsford Bridge (Building)
Summary
The original bridge is shown on historic mapping. It was rebuilt after the 1952 floods.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Hillsford Bridge (Farley Water). The bridge was completely inadequate to take the great volume of water, trees and boulders during the 1952 floods but the foundations based on solid rock resisted erosion whilst those based on drift were swept away. [1] The bridge is shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. It had an Ordnance Survey benchmark on its northeastern side. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
External Links (1)
- http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/environment/history/lynmouth-flood-1952 (Record of damage to structure)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7403 4772 (24m by 19m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | BRENDON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Jul 1 2014 1:51PM
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