Key Words :- bridge

Address :- Corporation Avenue, Bourne Park, Ipswich, Suffolk
Grid Ref :- TM 15980 42038
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.034665 , Long 1.14739
Local Authority :- Ipswich Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Suffolk
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection

Description and History of Site :-
Locally listed:

'19th-century buff brick railway bridge with a catenary arch allowing access through the embankment to Bourne Park.

'The highly decorative appearance of the bridge shows the pride in transport infrastructure which was so prevalent in the 19th century, with progress in engineering being celebrated by ensuring structures were prominent and architecturally detailed.

'Included for historic interest as an example of the town's industrial heritage; architectural interest as a decorative railway bridge illustrating the pride in transport infrastructure which was prevalent at the time; landmark value as a highly prominent bridge of considerable streetscape interest; group value with Bourne Park Lodge.'

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