Monument record M204 - Zouch Bridge, Sutton Bonington
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 50269 23229 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK52SW |
District | Rushcliffe |
Locality | Leicestershire |
Locality | Zouch |
Civil Parish | Sutton Bonington, Rushcliffe |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Zouch Bridge. (1)
The bridge shown by Nichols as "Zouch Bridge" still stands as built in the year 1793. The three arches are segmental in shape, and every alternate voussoir projects beyond the arch-ring. The width between the parapets is slightly under 13ft, and the total span measures 38 yards. The vaults and arches are built of brick. (2)
Zouch Bridge shown, on a different alignment to the current road bridge. (3)
A pale patch visible on air photos may be part of the old bridge surviving underwater. (4)
<1> Chapman J, 1774, Nottinghamshire - approx 1in (Map). SNT550.
<2> Jervoise E, 1932, Ancient Bridges of Mid & Eastern England, p 51 (Published document). SNT835.
<3> OS, 1901, 1:2500, County Series 1901 (Map). SNT1014.
<4> Bluesky International, 2009, Vertical Air photos (digital) (Unknown). SNT2583.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM