Monument record WKM 001 - Wickham Bridge (PMed)
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Summary
Bridge shown on Speede's 1610 and Hodskinson's 1783 maps (S1)(S2).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 306 565 (100m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM35NW |
| Civil Parish | HACHESTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | WICKHAM MARKET, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bridge shown on Speede's 1610 and Hodskinson's 1783 maps (S1)(S2). They show the bridge in the same location. On the Saxton's 1575 map the bridge is shown further upstream (S3) although this could be a cartographic error(?). Construction date unknown. A bridge still exists at this location. Also shown on Ogilby's map, 1675 (S4).
Also Rom.
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Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 6 1996 12:00AM