Bridge in Somerset, England
| Haselbury Bridge Haselbury Old Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°53′44″N 2°46′17″W / 50.8956°N 2.7713°W / 50.8956; -2.7713 |
| Carries | Road |
| Crosses | River Parrett |
| Locale | Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset, England |
| Heritage status | Scheduled monument, Grade II* listed building |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Hamstone |
| Width | 4.1 metres (13 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 14th century |
| Location | |
Haselbury Bridge (sometimes called Haselbury Old Bridge) is a stone built bridge dating from the 14th century in Haselbury Plucknett in the English county of Somerset. It is a scheduled monument and Grade II* listed building.
The two arch bridge was built of local Hamstone and carries a small road over the River Parrett. Each of the arches has a 3 metres (9.8 ft) span. The bridge is 4.1 metres (13 ft) wide including the parapet on each side.
In the 17th century it carried the main route between Salisbury and Exeter and later marked the boundary between the Chard and Yeovil turnpike trusts. The bridge was bypassed in 1831.
References
- ^ Historic England. "Haselbury Bridge (1020497)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ^ Historic England. "Haselbury Old Bridge (1056146)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- "Haselbury Bridge, Haslebury Plucknett". Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- Nathan, Matthew (1957). The Annals of West Coker. Cambridge University Press. pp. 444–445. ISBN 9780521057929.
- Baggs, A.P.; Bush, R.J.E. "Parishes: Crewkerne". British History Online. Victoria County History. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- "Haselbury Bridge". SABRE. Retrieved 22 December 2014.