Hewell Grange: Cast Iron Bridge north of the lake

A bridge of c.1820, cast by the Horseley Foundry.

MATERIALS The bridge is constructed largely of cast iron, with masonry abutments.

PLAN The bridge is orientated roughly north-east to south-west.

DESCRIPTION The bridge is a single span structure and its elevations are characterised by the concentric rings between the principal sections of the iron arches, which decrease in size as they reach the centre of the bridge, with tall parapets above. The arches spring from stone abutments of dressed ashlar which curve out to form retaining walls on each side. The parapets comprise tall iron railings with pointed finials, with taller posts at regular intervals and square sections at each end on the flank walls marking the ends of the bridge. Iron anchor points fixed in the abutments provide additional support to the bridge, and there are understood to be wrought iron fixings under the deck of the bridge which tie the structure together.

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 6 April 2021 to correct dates.