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) |