MEM25389 - Late 19th Century railway bridge in Churchtown (Building)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
The railway bridge in Churchtown dates to the late 19th Century. [1] The bridge carries a road over the historic route of the Lynton to Barnstaple Railway line (MMO42) and was extant in 2022. [2] The bridge is first shown on the 25 inch 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. The route of the road was altered to allow the construction of the railway line at some time between the survey of the 25 inch 1st and 2nd Edition maps. [3,4] The heritage asset was assessed for inclusion on the Exmoor Local Heritage List in November 2022. It was decided to add the asset to the Local Heritage List. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM8704 Report: Pratt, N. and Thurlow, T.. 2019. Parracombe Conservation Area: appraisal document. Exmoor National Park Authority. p 71.
- <2> SEM340925 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2022. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.
- <3> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <4> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <5> SEM341402 Unpublished document: Dove, C.. 2022. Exmoor LHL Panel Meeting 28 November 2022. Exmoor National Park Authority.
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Other Statuses/References
- Local Heritage List Status (Listed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 2674 1449 (19m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS21SE |
| Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Dec 14 2023 4:57PM
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