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Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge

England
List entry 1004486
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1004486
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.07 hectares
Grid reference
SX 24367 81945
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Trerithick Bridge is a multi-span stone bridge located in Cornwall, England. The bridge dates from the nineteenth century and represents characteristic engineering practice of that period in terms of its masonry construction and arched design. Its multi-span structure reflects the practical requirements of crossing a river valley with adequate clearance whilst maintaining structural stability through the use of multiple supporting arches. The bridge forms part of Cornwall's historical transport infrastructure and has been recognised as a heritage monument worthy of statutory protection through its listing on the National Heritage List for England.

Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004486. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge?

Trerithick Bridge is a multi-span stone bridge located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004486.

Who is responsible for protecting Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge?

Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge 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 1004486.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm (9.8 km), Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm (9.8 km), Group of four round cairns 810m ENE of Sparretts Farm (9.8 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Craddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm
9.8 km
Round cairn 885m ENE of Sparretts Farm
9.8 km
Group of four round cairns 810m ENE of Sparretts Farm
9.8 km
Prehistoric embanked avenue and eight adjacent round cairns 750m ENE of Sparretts Farm
9.9 km
Round cairn 650m north-east of Sparretts Farm
9.9 km
Round cairn 850m ENE of Sparretts Farm
9.9 km
Round cairn 490m north-east of Sparretts Farm
9.9 km
Embanked platform cairn with internal mound and peripheral berm 1km NNE of Trewalla Farm
10 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge

Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge stands on Teign Valley Group, bedrock that formed in the Namurian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Multi-span bridge called Trerithick Bridge

Battle of Braddock Down (1643)Battle (1643) · ~12.5 milesBattle of Lostwithiel 21 August 1644Battle (1644) · ~15.2 milesBattle of Stratton 1643Battle (1643) · ~15.7 milesBattle of Lostwithiel 31 August - 1 September 1644Battle (1644) · ~18.4 miles
Domesday entry for Tredaule, Cornwall →
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