Stone Arch Bridge, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 43° 04.454 W 072° 02.716
18T E 740552 N 4773296
Twin arch structure built without mortar.
Waymark Code: WM42YM
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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STONE ARCH BRIDGE

This twin arch structure, built without mortar and sustained solely by expert shaping of its archstones, is typical of a unique style of bridge construction employed primarily in the Contoocook River Valley in the first half of the Nineteenth Century. These bridges are a significant part of our American architectural heritage.


Cannot take coordinates on bridge because it is fenced off. The gravel parking area, and the road across the bridge are part of the original 19th century road.

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): E. of South Stoddard, near county line

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Franklin Highway (NH-9)

Water or other terrain spanned: North Branch Creek (Water)

Construction Date: 19th Century

Architect/Builder: Not listed
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