Watson, S. (2013). OLD SWAN BRIDGE, PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX . AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION. Brockley: Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited. https://doi.org/10.5284/1038802. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 OLD SWAN BRIDGE, PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX . AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
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Series:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1038802
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Abstract:		 An archaeological investigation was undertaken by Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd on Old Swan Bridge, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 2BJ. The investigation involved the hand excavation of two trial pits dug down into the road deck of the bridge. This was to investigate the structural condition of the bridge and, as far as a limited excavation will allow, archaeologically record the building methods used in its construction. The bridge, a stone built arch bridge with four spans, dating to the 1730s, is a Scheduled Monument, and Grade II listed. Concerns about the stability of the northern most arched span of the bridge have been raised (temporary steel supports have been in place since the 1990s) and this investigation will inform any future repair work carried out on the bridge. Evidence of the original 18th century construction methods used on the bridge was observed and recorded, as were later works. An indication of the original road deck level was estimated. Evidence for the condition of the arched span was also revealed and this was inspected and assessed by a qualified structural engineer. Limited evidence for cultural activity pre-dating the 18th century, possably Roman or medieval, was observed during the investigation.
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Author:		 S Watson
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Publisher:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited
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Other Person/Org:		 West Sussex SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2013
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Parish: PULBOROUGH
Site: Old Swan Bridge, Pulborough, West Sussex
County: West Sussex
District: Horsham
Country: England
Grid Reference: 504590, 118480 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
BRIDGE MASONRY (Find)
BRIDGE (Monument Type England)
BRIDGE INTERNAL STRUCTURE (Find)
MORTAR (Find)
TEST PIT (Event)
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OASIS Id: preconst1-154463
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018