Little Durnford Bridge

Little Durnford Bridge is an accommodation bridge over the River Avon, built in the 18th century. The bridge features limestone construction with four low segmental arches that have flush voussoirs supporting large squared limestone blocks. These arches are topped by a continuous moulded horizontal string with projecting brackets or corbels over each cutwater. Above this, the parapet rises approximately 800 mm from the roadway, constructed of squared stone from a different quarry, and has a chamfered coping with a flat top. Each end of the parapet terminates in a square pier set at a slight angle. On three abutments, large squared blocks extend along the river banks for about 3 or 4 meters, without any cappings or copings. Additionally, on the south-east abutment, there is a length of wall at coping height that matches the detail of the parapet structure, running about 4 meters beside the river. The bridge is a handsome structure and appears to be in good condition.