Irthlingborough Old Bridge and Attached Causeway (That Part in Irthlingborough Civil Parish)
IRTHLINGBOROUGH OLD BRIDGE AND ATTACHED CAUSEWAY (THAT PART IN IRTHLINGBOROUGH CIVIL PARISH), STATION ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1040368
- Date first listed:
- 08-May-1950
- List Entry Name:
- Irthlingborough Old Bridge and Attached Causeway (That Part in Irthlingborough Civil Parish)
- Statutory Address:
- IRTHLINGBOROUGH OLD BRIDGE AND ATTACHED CAUSEWAY (THAT PART IN IRTHLINGBOROUGH CIVIL PARISH), STATION ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- I
- List Entry Number:
- 1040368
- Date first listed:
- 08-May-1950
- Date of most recent amendment:
- 17-Jun-1987
- List Entry Name:
- Irthlingborough Old Bridge and Attached Causeway (That Part in Irthlingborough Civil Parish)
- Statutory Address 1:
- IRTHLINGBOROUGH OLD BRIDGE AND ATTACHED CAUSEWAY (THAT PART IN IRTHLINGBOROUGH CIVIL PARISH), STATION ROAD
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- IRTHLINGBOROUGH OLD BRIDGE AND ATTACHED CAUSEWAY (THAT PART IN IRTHLINGBOROUGH CIVIL PARISH), STATION ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- North Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Irthlingborough
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 95693 70612
Details
IRTHLINGBOROUGH STATION ROAD SP97SE 5/87 Irthlingborough Old Bridge 08/05/50 and attached causeway (that part in Irthlingborough C.P.) (Formerly listed as Irthlingborough Old Bridge, Station Road) - I
Bridge and attached causeway. Mid C14, datestones 1668, 1829, widened west side in 1754 and 1922. Squared coursed limestone, part banded with ironstone, limestone ashlar and brick. Bridge of 10 double and triple chamfered arches. Those on west side have outer arches with brick voussoirs probably of 1754. Large cutwaters to both sides; 5 on east side have refuges. Datestone 1668 on east side probably refers to restoration. Plaque with cross keys of St. Peter on west side. Central plaque with inscription relates to restoration of 1829. Causeways attached to each end, each of 5 arches, originally formed part of the bridge. Widened on west side and east parapets renewed and refaced in brick and ashlar; probably all of 1922. Medieval arches survive within the arches of the causeway. Originally constructed as a bridge of some 20 arches, probably under instruction of The Abbey of Peterborough. Scheduled as an ancient monument. (Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.268; V.C.H.: Northamptonshire, Vol.3, p.207).
Listing NGR: SP9569370612
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 232383
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Ryland, W, Adkins, D, Sejeantson, R, The Victoria History of the County of Northampton, (1930), 207
Pevsner, N, Cherry, B, The Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, (1973), 268
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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