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Hilperton Bridge |
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Staverton, Wiltshire KAC63.01 |
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KandAC mile 63
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Hilperton Bridge, from westward.
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The ridge carries from Hilperton, a north east suburb of Trowbridge,
towards Bradford-on-Avon, or Bath; this is the major Trowbridge-Bath
road route. Staverton, a small settlement is northward on the road.
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The bridge is built in ashlar stonework, Bath stone; 63 miles 0 chains
from Reading.
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headroom |
13ft0ins |
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depth of water |
4ft10ins |
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Hilperton Bridge from the westward.
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Fine stone arch, walls curved and battered against their load.
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All the grace of the bridge is hidden on the eastward side by a
functional iron footbridge.
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A short distance ESE is a pub, the King's Arms, the innsign just
visible ...
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Kennet and Avon Scrapbook 2000
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