Reconstruction drawing showing the second 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 later second century bridge and stair tower.

Date:
circa 1985 - circa 2000
Location:
Willowford Bridge, Upper Denton, Carlisle, Cumbria
Reference:
IC048/035
Type:
Reconstruction Artwork
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Description

Willowford Bridge was rebuilt at some point in the mid to late second century AD, after a flood swept away the eastern abutment and easternmost river pier. The lost span was replaced in timber, and the stair tower was enlarged and moved slightly to the east. Please see drawings IC048/033 and IC048/034 for depictions of the other 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, 92', 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