Building record 495/0/2 - Packhorse Bridge

A 17th-century packhorse bridge with possible earlier origins. Restored and parapet largely rebuilt in the 19th and 20th centuries.

{1} Packhorse bridge. C17 perhaps with earlier origins, restored and parapet much rebuilt C19 and C20. {1} Dressed ironstone. Two pointed arches, central pier with large cutwater to upstream side, stone tiled buttress to downstream side. String coursed below parapets (much renewed), that on downstream side inscribed TH 1740 and WA 1722, graffiti or repair dates; string missing over left arch on upstream side.

{4} Grid reference SP59965735; photo; stonework probably C18th and a later restoration

{7} Photogrammatic drawings of Everdon Bridge by Engineering Services Ltd, Northamptonshire County Council

{8} Stone built bridge with 2 pointed arches; C18th rebuild above arches. Bridge possibly in this location mentioned in C10th charter

{9} A beautiful little structure of local sandstone. Two painted arches supported by three ribs chamfered on both sides. Cutwater on upstream side forming roadway shelter; low buttress on downstream side. Solid stone parapets with plain coping on one side, rolled moulding on other side. 11ft 9” wide. Probably C14.

{10} Undated photo.

{11} Everdon Bridge Sen Anc Mon No 6.

{12} Not outstanding, see photograph. (Owing to water depth and overhanging trees a profile photograph was not possible). Situated at SP 5996 5735, the visible stonework is prob E 18c with later restoration.

{13} [Former list description] Probably 17/18th. Century rebuilt, stone. Grade III (32/9).

{14} No change to field report of 17.7.70.

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 22/83 (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F06 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.

<3> Department of Environment, 1986, Packhorse Bridge, Everdon SMC, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN51730.

<4> 1961, H.M.S.O. List, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN8489.

<5> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP55NE20 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<6> 1985-6, Northamptonshire Past and Present (7/3), 143-58 (unchecked) (Journal). SNN55188.

<7> 1996, DRAWINGS, (unchecked) (Drawing). SNN47857.

<8> Goodfellow P., 1998, Northamptonshire Bridges, (unchecked) (Gazetteer). SNN42745.

<9> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 1986, DOE Scheduled Ancient Monuments: Northamptonshire (Parts 5-8) (Schedule). SNN104787.

<10> Photographs of buildings in Everdon (Photographs). SNN111697.

<11> Historic England, Unknown, Oral information, correspondence (not archived) or staff comments, MOW letter of 28.2.63 (Poss Svyrs Dept County Planning Office Northampton) (Oral Report). SNN111577.

<12> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 FDC 17-JUL-70 (Notes). SNN111540.

<13> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Report). SNN112993.

<14> Allanson, C D, 1976, Field Investigator's Comments, F2 CDA 29-OCT-76 (Notes). SNN112955.

Record last edited

Feb 15 2024 9:55AM