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Mellenvrane Bridge/Pons molindi de Bron
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MELLANVRANE - Medieval bridge | HER 31836
The bridge at Mellanvrane is early C19 and recorded as "pons molini de bron" in 1340 (b1). The bridge survives (b2) for Mellanvrane mill (see PRN 31789). In 1977 EH listed the structure and described it as Roughly-hewn granite monoliths and granite rubble. It is two-span bridge with lintels carrying the road surface. Low granite kerb with C20 iron railings.
The Cornish Bridge Project states:
"Two span clapper type on central pier of 2 courses of roughly dressed granite. Single course of 1m long stones as parapet or Kerb. Cutwaters on both sides are formed by vertical granite blocks. Parapet has been filled in by the road surface. Railings are modern steel bolted tube. Stone post to the NW corner, and broken to NE, poss. Carried railing."
Summary
The bridge at Mellanvrane is early C19 and recorded as "pons molini de bron" in 1340.
| Grid Reference: | SW 5834 3819 |
|---|---|
| Parish: | Hayle, Penwith, Cornwall |
| Map: | Show location on Streetmap |
Protected Status
- Listed Building (II) 70161: BRIDGE OF MELLANVRANE
Other References/Statuses
- Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 31836
- SMR No. (OS Quarter-sheet and SMR No.): SW53NE 26
Monument Types
- BRIDGE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Full description
The
bridge at Mellanvrane is early C19 and recorded as "pons molini de
bron" in 1340 (b1). The bridge survives (b2) for Mellanvrane mill (see
PRN 31789). In 1977 EH listed the structure and described it as
Roughly-hewn granite monoliths and granite rubble. It is two-span bridge
with lintels carrying the road surface. Low granite kerb with C20 iron
railings.
The Cornish Bridge Project states:
"Two span clapper
type on central pier of 2 courses of roughly dressed granite. Single
course of 1m long stones as parapet or Kerb. Cutwaters on both sides are
formed by vertical granite blocks. Parapet has been filled in by the
road surface. Railings are modern steel bolted tube. Stone post to the
NW corner, and broken to NE, poss. Carried railing."
<1> Henderson, C, 1915, Topography of Cornwall, VOL I, 65 (Unpublished document). SCO3513.
<2> Pascoe, WH, 1976, Phillack Checklist (CA15, 1976), VOL 15, 98 (Article in serial). SCO4084.
<3> Oxford Archaeology, 2003, Cornish Bridge Project, OA (Cornwall Event Report). SCO4062.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO3513 - Unpublished document: Henderson, C. 1915. Topography of Cornwall. MS At RIC. VOL I, 65. |
| [2] | SCO4084 - Article in serial: Pascoe, WH. 1976. Phillack Checklist (CA15, 1976). CA No 15. VOL 15, 98. |
| [3] | SCO4062 - Cornwall Event Report: Oxford Archaeology. 2003. Cornish Bridge Project. OA. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Related records: none recorded
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| Owner of original | Heritage Gateway |
| Date | 1340 |
| Linked to | Mellenvrane Bridge/Pons molindi de Bron; Mellenvrane; Mellenvrane Bridge/Pons molindi de Bron; Mellenvrane Mill (Melyn Bran 1342) |
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