| Bridge Name: | Washbattle Bridge | |||
| No.: | 11 | |||
| Location: | 51.04819,-3.35221 | |||
| Build Date: | 19th century | |||
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| Description: | Single arch stone construction | |||
| An east-west route became prominent in the 18th century when the road from Wiveliscombe through Langley Marsh to the Watchet-Bampton road, entering Huish at Washbattle (formerly Maundown) bridge and passing through the village, was turnpiked in 1786. A new road across Huish moor was created in 1843 as part of the inclosure. | ||||
| References: | http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=117136
SRO DD/SF/15/2/63 – Appointment of William Ayshford Sanford and Revd George Trevelyan as Justices of the Peace to superintend Maundown Bridge in Wiveliscombe and Huish Champflower. 22 Apr 1816 |
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