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Laddingford Bridge
Hob Uid: 412304
Location : Kent Maidstone Yalding
Grid Ref : TQ6907048840
Summary : Laddingford Bridge is of medieval construction, possibly of 14th century date. It has two pointed arches with a narrow pier between them, an unusual feature on a bridge of this period. Later rebuilding work includes a brick parapet. Scheduled.
More information : [TQ 69074884] Laddingford Br. [NR] (1) Laddingford Bridge consists of two elegant pointed arches of the 14th c. but the upper walls are obviously later. (2) Laddingford Bridge is of medieval construction, possibly of 14th c. date. It has two pointed arches with a comparatively narrow pier between them, an unusual feature for a bridge of this period. The width of roadway is c. 12 feet. (3) Architectural description given by Authority 3 correct. The total span is 8.7m and the overall width 4.2m. The bridge, with pointed cutwaters, is of coursed and dressed masonry with a later brick parapet. (4) No change. (5) Laddingford Bridge. Grade II. (6) TQ 691488. Laddingford Bridge. Scheduled No. 79. (7) Additional bibliography. (8-9)

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Source details : Igglesden C. 1928. A Saunter through Kent with pen and pencil, 22, 92
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Source details : Jervoise E. 1930. The Ancient Bridges of the South of England, 34
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C14
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Bridge
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : KE 79
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 64 NE 5
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1959-01-07
End Date : 1959-01-07

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1963-01-16
End Date : 1963-01-16

Laddingford Bridge