MEM24579 - Post-medieval footbridge at Watersmeet (Monument)

Summary

A footbridge is shown on historic mapping spanning the Hoaroak River at Watersmeet. It has been replaced by a new bridge slightly further to the north.

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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 mapping at SS 7438 4864, spanning the Hoaroak River at Watersmeet. [1,2] The bridge no longer appears to be extant, having been replaced by another bridge slightly to the north (at SS 7438 4865). [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7438 4864 (10m by 5m)
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 26 2021 8:42PM

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