Ornamental Bridge Approximately 70 Metres North Of Thorncroft Bridge Ornamental Bridge North Of Thorncroft Bridge is a Grade II listed building in the Mole Valley local planning authority area, England. First listed on 2 April 1970. Footbridge.
Ornamental Bridge Approximately 70 Metres North Of Thorncroft Bridge Ornamental Bridge North Of Thorncroft Bridge
- WRENN ID
- iron-corbel-nettle
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Mole Valley
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 2 April 1970
- Type
- Footbridge
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Ornamental Bridge, located approximately 70 metres north of Thorncroft Bridge, is a footbridge that connects two islands in the River Mole. It was likely constructed in the late 18th century and is made of flint. The bridge features a single segmental span with crudely rusticated voussoirs. Notably, it has a large inverted scallop shell serving as the keystone, with similar shells in the spandrels on each side. This structure was built as an ornamental feature for the grounds of Thorncroft Manor and has been referred to as "Shell Bridge." Although it was once attributed to the landscape designer Lancelot Brown, this claim has not been substantiated.
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