Thomas, N. (2009). Twelveheads Bridge, Bissoe, Cornwall: Archaeological watching brief. Cornwall Archaeological Unit. https://doi.org/10.5284/1009279. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Twelveheads Bridge, Bissoe, Cornwall: Archaeological watching brief
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Series:		 Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1009279
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Abstract:		 An archaeological investigation of Twelveheads Bridge was undertaken in July 2009 in advance of and during strengthening works. This simple two-span bridge was built in the mid 19th century and was probably constructed to allow better access between local mines and a tin processing works that had become established here. The bridge was altered in the 1980s when the facings were substantially rebuilt and the railings renewed. A watching brief revealed that one granite lintel had been replaced. The fill material over the granite spans comprised compacted mine waste. Somewhat rarely (for bridge works) a find was made of an intact 19th century ink bottle, presumably deposited on the bridge deck at the time of its construction. Strengthening works comprised supplementing the original granite bridge deck with an in situ reinforced concrete slab. The levels and surfacing were reinstated after this was installed.
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Author:		 N Thomas
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Publisher:		 Cornwall Archaeological Unit
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2009
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Site: Twelveheads Bridge
Parish: CHACEWATER
District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Country: England
Grid Reference: 175984, 42232 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) INK BOTTLE (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BRIDGE (Monument Type England)
FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: cornwall2-65775
OBIB: 2009R059
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Created Date:		 24 Nov 2016