Ornamental Bridge Approximately 70 Metres North of Thorncroft Bridge, Leatherhead
Description: Ornamental Bridge Approximately 70 Metres North of Thorncroft Bridge
Grade: II
Date Listed: 2 April 1970
English Heritage Building ID: 290564
OS Grid Reference: TQ1663455971
OS Grid Coordinates: 516634, 155971
Latitude/Longitude: 51.2909, -0.3287
Location: Campbell Court, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8HP
Locality: Leatherhead
Local Authority: Mole Valley
County: Surrey
Country: England
Postcode: KT22 8HP
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Listing Text
LEATHERHEAD THORNCROFT DRIVE
TQ/15/NE (north side, off)
3/167
2.4.70 Ornamental Bridge approx. 70 metres
north of Thorncroft Bridge (formerly
listed under General)
GV II
Footbridge linking 2 islands in River Mole. Probably later C18, and perhaps by
'Capability' Brown. Flint. Single segmental span, with crudely rusticated
voussoirs, a large inverted scallop shell in place of the keystone, and a similar
shell in the spandrel at each side. History: built as an ornamental feature of the
grounds of Thorncroft Manor (q.v.), which were laid out, and the island created,
by 'capability' Brown. Also known as "Shell Bridge".
Listing NGR: TQ1663455971
Source: English Heritage
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