Reg.Nr. 89-UK/46

Leatherhead Town Bridge

Restoration of the 1782 bridge; the site has been used from early times as a ford with evidence of a bridge from before 1286. The restoration project includes the pre 1782 bridge, some of which can be seen, particularly the ashlars stones incorporated in the piers and the tiles ...
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Project details

Title:Leatherhead Town Bridge
Entr. year: 1989
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Leatherhead, Surrey (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: industrial heritage
Former use:Bridge
Actual use:Bridge
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: George Gwilt , Surrey County Council
The Jury's citation: "For the major refurbishment of a multi-span brick arch bridge, improving the local environment"

Description:
Restoration of the 1782 bridge; the site has been used from early times as a ford with evidence of a bridge from before 1286. The restoration project includes the pre 1782 bridge, some of which can be seen, particularly the ashlars stones incorporated in the piers and the tiles in the cutwaters.