The Old Lower Hodder Bridge, Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley / Great Mitton - Ribble Valley

Bridge over the River Hodder, built 1562 in sandstone ashlar. Three segmental arches with triangular cutwaters, and no parapet. The bridge is being damaged by sapling and tree growth. Failing consolidant mortar to the surface of the bridge and missing stones are allowing vegetation to become established and rain entry. A displaced stone in the cutwater may allow water entry when the river is high.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

The Old Lower Hodder Bridge

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1003563

Local Planning Authority:

Ribble Valley

Site Type:

Transport > Bridge

Location

Building Name:

The Old Lower Hodder Bridge

Street Name:

Lower Hodder

County:

Lancashire

District / Borough:

Ribble Valley

Parish:

Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley / Great Mitton

Parliamentary Constituency:

Ribble Valley

Region:

North West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Unknown

Designation:

Scheduled Monument, 2 LBs