MARSH BRIDGE AT NGR SS 9069 2895

Marsh Bridge is a road bridge over the River Barle, likely built in the 18th century. It underwent repairs in 1818-1819 and was altered between 1866 and 1867 when the central pier was removed and an iron bridge was inserted. The parapet was destroyed in 1952 and reconstructed in steel in 1979-1980. Early 19th century repairs were carried out by John Stone, and mid-19th century alterations were made by County Surveyor Arthur Whitehead, with ironwork provided by Hennet and Spink of Bridgewater.

The bridge is constructed from flat bedded local stone, rubble voussoirs, and steel. Its design features semi-circular head arched outer bays, with the center spanned by a steel bridge resting on pointed cutwater piers. It has a latticework steel parapet and pyramid-topped latticework piers flanking the center span, which includes a recurring cross pattee motif.

The original use of cast iron for the bridge was suggested in 1851 by the previous County Surveyor Richard Carver. Additionally, a chapel of ease was built on the north bank beside the bridge in the mid-19th century by John Locke of Northmoor, but it was not included in this listing and burned down in 1908.