Monument record CUL 094 - Early 19th Century Cast Iron Bridge at Culford School.

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Summary

A cast-iron single span with granite abutments and cast-iron side plates, composition stone balustrade and marble urns built circa 1803.

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 8279 7039 (20m by 36m)
Map sheet TL87SW
Civil Parish CULFORD, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Archaeological monitoring investigated the infill material forming the bridge roadway and monitoring of its removal with a view to discovering whether it was original, or had been subject to disturbance or repair in the past. The infill was found to consist of alternating layers of chalk and hoggin (clayey sand mixed with gravel), laid in a distinctive fashion which appeared to be identical at either end of the bridge. No previous interventions were observed cutting through these layers, and the unity of the infilling scheme over the whole bridge strongly suggests that it is original. The style of the balustrade and ornamental details of the bridge, however, suggest that these may have been replaced to match the Italianate style of other additions to the park and gardens in the late 19th century (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Wall, W.. 1998. Archaeological Monitoring Report - An Early 19th Century Cast Iron Bridge at Culford School, Bury St Edmunds.

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Jul 17 2025 10:59AM

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