SU5279 : Compton Bridge

near to Compton, West Berkshire, Great Britain

Compton Bridge
Compton Bridge
Compton disused railway bridge gets new brick work on top and new concrete slabs on the tops of the sloping walls. Apparently the old ones had become loose and were a danger as they could fall. Interestingly two types of concrete slabs have been used. On the Compton village side of the bridge smart smooth faced slabs have been used. On the other side rough faced cheap looking slabs have been used. Is this penny pinching ?. Recently the council considered demolishing the bridge as it was a cheaper option than maintaining the bridge but decided to keep it after local objections.
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SU5279, 16 images   (more nearby - lo-fi)
Photographer
Steve Matthews   (find more nearby)
Image classification
Geograph
Date Taken
Wednesday, 10 September, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 10 September, 2008
Category
Bridge   (more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 524 796 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:30.7795N 1:14.7515W
Photographer Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 523 796
View Direction
EAST (about 90 degrees)
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