Crawford Bridge, Dorset
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| Crawford Bridge | |
| Dorset | |
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 Crawford Bridge crossing the River Stour | |
| Location | |
| Carrying: | B3075 |
| Crossing: | River Stour |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | ST91910204 |
| Location: | 50°49’4"N, 2°6’59"W |
| Structure | |
| History | |
| Information | |
Crawford Bridge is a mediaeval stone bridge which carries the B3075 road across the River Stour by Spetisbury in Dorset. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]
The bridge was built in the Middle Ages and was widened in 1819. It has coursed rubble and ashlar of nine semi-circular arches. Alternate piers to form pedestrian refuges. A reset stone in east side is inscribed 1719.[2]
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References
- ↑ National Heritage List 1305264: Crawford Bridge, Spetisbury
- ↑ Nikolaus Pevsner: Pevsner Architectural Guides