Occupation Bridge
Key Dimensions
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Existing Structure:
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Width at water
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6.0m
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Width of track
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Headroom
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3m over 5m width
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Depth (to silt)
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1.4m
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Owner
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CPSN
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Background Information
Occupation bridge is an original arched bridge over the Stroudwater
Canal (opened in 1779).
It was restored by contractors working for the Cotswold Canals Trust in
1995 and is in good condition apart from occasional growth of vegetation
on the structure. There was some evidence of structural movement prior to
restoration.
The underwater walls were not restored as the canal here is in water. It
is probable that these would require repointing and possibly re-bricking
in places due to the loss of mortar over the years.
Measurements suggest that a headroom of 3m over a width of 5m is available.
This is consistent with the understanding that the
canal provided 10 ft of headroom when build.
Occupation Bridge
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