NHER 9370 (Building record) - Cringleford Bridge (medieval and post medieval)

Dates to 15th century, with early 16th century piers, and widening about 1780.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

(S1) says 1520.
(S2) calls early 16th century.
(S3) says only central pier, abutments, and perhaps internal arches are original.

1976.
Bridge has recently been restored and a new footbridge is being constructed alongside. The undersides of the two arches consist of medieval brick (now repointed) with medieval stonework at base of abutments and central pier. Arch rings of the same date survive, but present outer arch rings on both sides, together with cladding, parapets and cut waters, belong to the 1780 widening, although some old stone may have been reused. In the brick causeway to the west are apparently some patches of old brick.
E. Rose (NAU), 6 October 1976.

(S1) is correct - a wooden bridge was destroyed by floods in 1519.
Information from South Norfolk District Council.
E. Rose (NAU).

April 1991.
Second visit showed that the brickwork of the arches is in Flemish bond and of a very unusual fabric and size. Is this in fact a modern restoration with specially made bricks?
E. Rose (NLA), 25 April 1991.

24 February 1994. Field Observation.
Trial hole to establish depth of brick deck, observed by J. Reeve (NAU) in private capacity. Below present tarmac was fill of brick and concrete, and mass of concrete above services - recent, or a parapet foundation? Red brick of arches below. See (S4) by contractors in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 3 May 1994.

See file for Scheduled Ancient Monument details - (S5).