Scheduled MonumentsEnglandParnell Road Bridge

Parnell Road Bridge

England
List entry 1001969
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Parnell Road Bridge is a cast iron arch bridge located in Middlesex, England. The bridge dates from the nineteenth century and represents a significant example of industrial-era engineering and construction methods. It was built to carry the road across a watercourse, demonstrating the infrastructure developments that characterised the expansion of the London area during the Victorian period. The structure exemplifies the use of cast iron in bridge construction, a material that became prevalent in such applications throughout the nineteenth century.

Parnell Road Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001969. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parnell Road Bridge?

Parnell Road Bridge is a cast iron arch bridge located in Middlesex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001969.

Who is responsible for protecting Parnell Road Bridge?

Parnell Road 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 1001969.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parnell Road Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of the launch ways of the SS Great Eastern (5.6 km), Submarine Telephone Cable Hauler and Gantry at Enderby's Wharf (5.8 km), Abbey buildings, Bermondsey (5.8 km).

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