Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCast iron footbridge at Perran Mill

Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill

England
List entry 1001726
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill is a nineteenth-century structure of industrial heritage significance located in Cornwall. The bridge exemplifies the application of cast iron technology to pedestrian infrastructure during the period when such materials were increasingly adopted for bridge construction across Britain. Its survival represents an important record of Victorian engineering practices and the industrial development associated with the mill complex at Perran. The structure remains a functional element within the landscape, retaining features characteristic of its period of manufacture and construction.

Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001726. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill?

The cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill is a nineteenth-century structure of industrial heritage significance located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001726.

Who is responsible for protecting Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill?

Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001726.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church (6.2 km), Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church (6.2 km), Wayside cross 40m west of Helland House (7.4 km).

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