SWINFORD BRIDGE (THAT PART IN CUMNOR)

List Entry Summary

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

Location

SWINFORD BRIDGE (THAT PART IN CUMNOR), OXFORD ROAD

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CUMNOR OXFORD ROAD SP40NW (East side) Swinford 2/55 Swinford Bridge (that part in 09/02/66 Cumnor C.P.) (Formerly listed as Swinford Bridge) GV II* Bridge. 1767 for Earl of Abingdon, possibly by Sir Robert Taylor. Limestone. Centre 3 bays of ashlar with long raised voussoirs to arches and raised quoins: modillion cornice beneath balustraded parapet: broached cutwaters between each archway. Outer bays of coursed and dressed limestone with round arches, plain string course and ashlar parapet. (E. de Villiers, Swinford Bridge, 1767-1969, 1969).

Listing NGR: SP4430708608

Selected Sources

Books and journals
De Villiers, E, Swinford Bridge 1769-1969, (1969)

National Grid Reference: SP 44307 08608

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