Reconstruction drawing showing the first form of Willowford Bridge, a Roman stone bridge which once spanned the River Irthing to the east of Birdoswald Fort on Hadrian's Wall. This view shows the early second century bridge and stair tower.

Date:
circa 1985 - circa 2000
Location:
Willowford Bridge, Upper Denton, Carlisle, Cumbria
Reference:
IC048/034
Type:
Reconstruction Artwork
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Description

Willowford Bridge was built in about 122AD, and was a narrow footbridge carrying the Hadrian's Wall over the River Irthing. Please see drawings IC048/033 and IC048/035 for depictions of the later phases of the bridge.

This drawing has a tracing paper overlay attached, which shows details of the original reprographic requirements (not technically part of the image, but important in understanding the use of the drawing). A note on the sheet reads 'Willowford Bridge, 91', and may refer to the locations/ publications where this illustration was to be reproduced.

Content

This is part of the Volume: IC048 Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Cumbria/ Northumberland/ Tyne And Wear; within the Series: EHC01/146 English Heritage Reconstruction And Artwork Collection; within the Collection: EHC01 English Heritage(Eh):Archive

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Illustrator: Corke, Philip

Keywords

Roman Bridge