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See [https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1006214 here] for Historic England listing and map. | See [https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1006214 here] for Historic England listing and map. | ||
An unusual feature is the use of wrought iron clamps to tie the masonry parapet blocks together. The clamps are U-shaped, with a tie bolt at the top. Photo 2 shows that on the outside, two layers of blocks are tied together, the horizontal part of the clamp being bedded in the mortar joint. Photo 3 shows that on the inner face three layers are tied together. The side faces of the clamps are recessed in grooves cut in the masonry. The bolts are set in grooves and bedded in lead. The bolt in Photo 4 has its side exposed due to a layer of capping stone having spalled off. | |||
Revision as of 22:31, 18 September 2020
near Ilchester, Somerset
This is a narrow three-arch stone bridge carrying the Pill Bridge Drove (now a public footpath) across the River Yeo (Ivel). It is approximately 50ft long with a walkway just 4 - 5 ft wide. The original bridge was built in the 13thC, but the present bridge dates from the 17thC.
Listed Grade II.
See here for Historic England listing and map.
An unusual feature is the use of wrought iron clamps to tie the masonry parapet blocks together. The clamps are U-shaped, with a tie bolt at the top. Photo 2 shows that on the outside, two layers of blocks are tied together, the horizontal part of the clamp being bedded in the mortar joint. Photo 3 shows that on the inner face three layers are tied together. The side faces of the clamps are recessed in grooves cut in the masonry. The bolts are set in grooves and bedded in lead. The bolt in Photo 4 has its side exposed due to a layer of capping stone having spalled off.