Pulpit Bridge, Watford Park

MATERIALS: the main materials are brick, stone and metal.

EXTERIOR: the single-span brick bridge rests on a coursed, stone plinth and has projecting, canted brick abutments faced in stone, adjoining brick wings. The abutments have moulded stone bases and copings and are carved with recessed, round-headed panels similar in style to lancet windows; a motif continued in the balustrade above. The metal, four-centred arches facing north and south have foliate designs and the Henley Coat of Arms in the spandrels. Above are balustrades with interleaving arch motifs culminating in stepped projections surmounting the abutments. Reminiscent of the form of pulpits, or armchairs, these projections have decorative banding, finials and open lancet-type openings.

SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: Beneath the bridge is a metal gate hanging on two decorative posts with railings on either side, marking the existing entrance into the park.