Building record SOL 028 - Somerleyton Swing Bridge
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Summary
Somerleyton Swing Bridge. Built in 1905 and still in use.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 475 967 (60m by 31m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM49NE |
| Civil Parish | SOMERLEYTON, ASHBY AND HERRINGFLEET, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Somerleyton Swing-bridge was built in 1905 to replace the single track bridge. It is similar in style to the swing-bridge at Reedham, Norfolk that was built in the same year (S1).The bridge remains in use as part of the Lowestoft to Norwich railway line (See
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF56437 Unpublished document: Labrum, E.A.. 1993. Civil Engineering Heritage: Eastern and Central England (Civil Engineering Heritage Series). Pg 126..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 14 2022 1:37PM