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Bristol Bridge

Hob Uid: 1008177
Location :
City of Bristol
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : ST5900072900
Summary : Bridge constructed in 1247-8, probably on site of earlier bridge. Contained houses and shops and from 1361 a chapel, (ST57SE209). Demolished in 1768 to make way for a new bridge. Scheduled.
More information : ST 59007290. Bristol Bridge, built in stone in 1247-8, probably on the site of an earlier timber bridge, acquired a superstructure of houses and shops, and, from 1361, a chapel. An oak sill 40 feet long, discovered in 1747 embedded in the masonry, was thought to be part of thee pre-1247 timber structure. The bridge was demolished and replaced in 1768. (1-2)

Bridge is now descheduled. (3)
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Source Number : 1
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Source details : Bristol Past and Present 1881 (Nicholls and Taylor)
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Source Number : 2
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Source details : Industrial Archaeology of Bristol, Buchanan and Cossons 1969
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Source Number : 3
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Source details : Descheduling issued 26-APR-2004
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : 1247-8
Monument End Date : 1248
Monument Start Date : 1247
Monument Type : Bridge, Shop, House
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : 1361
Monument End Date : 1361
Monument Start Date : 1361
Monument Type : Bridge
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Demolished 1768
Monument End Date : 1768
Monument Start Date : 1768
Monument Type : Bridge
Evidence : Demolished Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : AV 158
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 57 SE 250
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1975-01-01
End Date : 1975-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : DESK BASED ASSESSMENT
Start Date : 1995-01-01
End Date : 1995-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : DESK BASED ASSESSMENT
Start Date : 2000-01-01
End Date : 2000-12-31