Cutwaters
A classic example of cutwaters stonearchbridges.com/2020/04/07/two-benefits-of-cutwaters/
This is the Grade 1 Listed Building known as Town Bridge, Sturminster Newton. Built in either the late 15th or early 16th century, the six arches span the River Stour. The bridge was widened in 17th century from 12' to 18'.
Not visible in this photo, the central upstream cutwater has a datestone for 1820.
Cutwaters
A classic example of cutwaters stonearchbridges.com/2020/04/07/two-benefits-of-cutwaters/
This is the Grade 1 Listed Building known as Town Bridge, Sturminster Newton. Built in either the late 15th or early 16th century, the six arches span the River Stour. The bridge was widened in 17th century from 12' to 18'.
Not visible in this photo, the central upstream cutwater has a datestone for 1820.