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Old Lower Bridge
Hob Uid: 44482
Location : Lancashire Ribble Valley Great Mitton, Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley
Grid Ref : SD7040839157
Summary : A packhorse bridge over the River Hodder which was erected in 1562 on the supposed site of an earlier bridge of circa 1329 date known from documentary sources. The current bridge is constructed from sandstone ashlar and is comprised of three segmental arches, with the middle arch being wider. It is approximately 2.1 metres wide withou parapets or rails.
More information : [SD 7041 3915] Old Bridge [T.I] (1) The Lower Bridge over the R. Hodder, on the road from Mitton to Stonyhurst. The old bridge was erected in 1561 by Sir Richard Sherburn. There would appear to have been an earlier bridge, probably of wood, spoken of in a document (a.) dated 1329. (2) Alongside the Lower Hodder Bridge is a disused bridge which has three segmental arches spanning a distance of about 42 yards. This bridge has no parapets or rails, and is approximately 7 feet in width. (3) Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley, the Old Lower Hodder Bridge' - Scheduled. (4) The Old Lower Hodder Bridge is correctly described. No trace of any earlier structure can be seen. Although in a reasonable state of preservation the bridge is closed. GP.AO.61.241.7.shows the N.E.aspect. (5) Old Bridge. Grade II*. See List for full account. (6) SD 704 391. The Old Lower Hodder Bridge. Scheduled No LA/20. (7) Additional reference and photograph. (9)

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Circa 1329
Monument End Date : 1339
Monument Start Date : 1319
Monument Type : Bridge
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built in 1562
Monument End Date : 1562
Monument Start Date : 1562
Monument Type : Bridge, Packhorse Bridge
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : LA 20
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 182901
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 183265
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 73 NW 5
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1961-09-28
End Date : 1961-09-28

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2006-01-01
End Date : 2006-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Old Lower Bridge