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Farndon Bridge
Hob Uid: 68906
Location : Cheshire West and Chester Farndon
Grid Ref : SJ4116054400
Summary : The monument includes a red sandstone bridge of circa 1345 date which links Cheshire with Clwyd. It comprises five arches over the River Dee with one flood arch on the east (Farndon) side and two on the west (Holt) side in Clwyd. The abutments have been widened and rebilt in the early 19th century. The western-most river arch (in Clwyd) has a single ring of voussoirs rising above a flatter 20th century lower arch. According to tradition, the bridge was fortified and this altered arch may replace a draw-span. The western (Clwyd) abutment, has a rebuilt eastern flood arch. Between the flood-arches and abutments the medieval bridge is unwidened and little altered. The bridge is Scheduled and Listed Grade I.
More information : (SJ 41165440) Farndon or Holt Bridge (NAT) (1) Between Cheshire and Wales. Built about 1345. Nine arches, five of them over the water. The arches are segmental. Triangular projections both sides. (2) Condition good. Grade 1. (3) An outstanding medieval bridge carrying a modern road. (4) Restoration work in 1991 revealed parts of the footings of the gate tower, including the polygonal corner turrets and what were probably gutter stones, and demonstrated that the bridge has changed little since medieval times except for the loss of two arches on the Welsh side and the gate tower. Full report forthcoming in the Chester Archaeological Service Excavation and Survey Reports series. (5) Farndon Bridge, built c1345 AD. Five arches over river, rebuilding in 19th century. Grade 1. (6)

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Source details : 6" Provisional Edition
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Source details : Provisional List for Farndon 1962
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Source details : DJC 15/03/1976
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Source details : Ward SW. 1992.
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Source details : Chester 28/11/1984
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built circa 1345
Monument End Date : 1355
Monument Start Date : 1335
Monument Type : Bridge
Evidence : Structure

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered early C19
Monument End Date : 1832
Monument Start Date : 1801
Monument Type : Road Bridge
Evidence : Structure

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : C20 alteration
Monument End Date : 1999
Monument Start Date : 1900
Monument Type : Road Bridge
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : CH 123
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 403439
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SJ 45 SW 12
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1976-03-15
End Date : 1976-03-15

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1991-01-01
End Date : 1991-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Farndon Bridge