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Ancient and Listed Bridges
Within Wiltshire there are eight bridges recorded as scheduled ancient monuments and 142 listed structures of historic or architectural importance.
In order to comply with the appropriate legislation when maintenance work is required, Ancient Monument Consent from English Heritage or Listed Building Consent from the Conservation Section of the District Council must be obtained. The County Council generally has to guarantee that “like for like” compatible materials and traditional techniques are used. A small stock of stone and bricks for this purpose is kept and suitable materials are salvaged and recycled whenever possible.
The heritage of the bridge must also be considered when conflict occurs with regard to current Health and Safety regulations. Many listed structures have very low and traditional parapets which do not achieve modern desirable standards, Crane Bridge in Salisbury and Milford Mill Bridge in Laverstock being two examples where ancient and modern conflict.
Contact Details
By Post
Highway Improvements
Environmental Services
Wiltshire
County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14
8JN
By Email
By Telephone
01225 713000
By Fax
01225 713400
By Hand
This can be either County Hall or via the contact point in Salisbury Library
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
