Hurstbow Bridge, Martock
Introduction
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Hurstbow Bridge, Martock
Image: © Derek Harper Taken: 13 Mar 2009
'Rebuilt 1848 to designs of Richard Carver by George Pearse, local mason, using cast iron members by Murch of Bridgwater. Ham stone and cast iron. Segmental arched cast iron ribs over single span, decorated and with "March 1848" cast on outer faces ... Total cost of bridge and walls two hundred pounds.' http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=424138&mode=adv The bridge carries the B3165 over Hurst Brook.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.967228
Longitude
-2.772941