Monument record MDR15019 - Footpath bridge, Rigga Quarry, Little Eaton
Type and Period (1)
- FOOTBRIDGE (Victorian - 1875 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A small masonry bridge, of one shallow arch, tall superstructure, concrete deck, and low stone parapets. The span of the bridge is about two metres between the rock faces at an entrance to a former stone quarry. The bridge has been used as a footpath but has partially collapsed [1998]. (1)
The footbridge is not on the 1st edition 25" OS map of c. 1880, but is on the 2nd edition 25" OS map of c. 1900. (2, 3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. No reference number; Little Eaton parish.
- <2> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
- <3> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3572 4205 (18m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE EATON, EREWASH, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 6 2017 3:48PM