Johnson, M. and Stenton, M. (2011). Archaeological Recording at Oxygrains Old Bridge, Rishworth Common, Ripponden, West Yorkshire: Archaeological Survey Report.. Sheffield: ArcHeritage. https://doi.org/10.5284/1093471. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Recording at Oxygrains Old Bridge, Rishworth Common, Ripponden, West Yorkshire: Archaeological Survey Report.
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Series:		 ArcHeritage unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Archaeological recording was undertaken at Oxygrains Old Bridge, a Scheduled Ancient Monument that appears to have been built at some point between the 16th and 18th centuries. This is a single arched span stone bridge, c.2.6m wide, and spanning a gap of 5.3m. The arch springs from shaped skewbacks which support 22 voussoirs, with a smaller central keystone. The arch is of gritstone and the underside of the voussoirs are well-dressed, with hand tool-marks clearly visible. The stonework of the abutments is probably of very local origin. The top of the arch is very roughly finished, and any original surfacing has long since gone. There is no parapet, and no evidence to indicate that it ever had one. It is not clear if the bridge was built to supersede a nearby ford or if it replaced a medieval predecessor. If the bridge is related to a packhorse route it is likely to have been post-medieval in date. The bridge is plain and unadorned, and its date is not readily apparent from its fabric. Routeways to the east and west of the bridge were identified in the survey. These may have been associated with the bridge. Much of the visible mortar appears to be concrete-based and is likely to relate to maintenance or repair rather than original construction.
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Author:		 M Johnson
M Stenton
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Publisher:		 ArcHeritage
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Year of Publication:		 2011
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District: Calderdale
Country: England
County: West Yorkshire
Parish: Ripponden
Grid Reference: 400409, 415839 (Easting, Northing)
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BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
PACKHORSE BRIDGE (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL PACKHORSE BRIDGE (Tag)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: archerit1-104145
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Created Date:		 23 May 2022