Building record 6124/1/23 - Harborough Road Bridge

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Summary

Harborough Road Bridge was built as part of the Midland Railway Leicester & Hitchin Line in 1853-7. It is a single span brick overbridge formed of a segmental skew arch, above which is a string course and brick parapet. It has raked abutments. The bridge was originally constructed of red brick but has been largely refaced in engineering brick.

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Full Description

{1} English Heritage is assessing Harborough Road Bridge (SPC3 39) prior to the electrification of the Midland Main Line railway between Bedford and Sheffield in 2014-20 by Network Rail. It is being considered during Phase I of a designation project, assessing all undesignated structures on the line. Harborough Road Bridge does not meet the criteria for listing and is not recommended for designation.


<1> English Heritage, Designation Advice Report, MML Project: Harborough Road Bridge (SPC3/39) (Report). SNN113190.

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  • <1> Report: English Heritage. Designation Advice Report. MML Project: Harborough Road Bridge (SPC3/39).

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 8010 8365 (14m by 26m)
Civil Parish DESBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 7:17PM

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