RefNoPhC/366
TitleArticles of agreement, notes on costs, charges, plans etc. regarding the construction of Wadsley Bridge, 1707 - 1763 (photocopies)
Descriptiona) Articles of agreement for the construction of Wadsley Bridge. William Machon and Samuel Loxley, churchwardens of Ecclesfield parish, Yorkshire, to Joseph Loxley of Doeroyd, Ecclesfield, carpenter and John Milns of Worrall, Bradfield, Ecclesfield, carpenter. To construct a wooden bridge over the River Don where the previous bridge was destroyed by a flood for £112. 2 shillings, stated conditions of construction, 17 Jun 1763.

b) Notes on cost of building the bridge, 1707.

c) Charges of the bridge to the parish of Ecclesfield, 1758.

d) Estimates for building, 1762-1763.

e) Blank form for petition for re-building of bridges, 19 Apr 1762.

f) Two plans and elevations of the proposed new bridge. Scale 11/3 inches to 20 inches. Size 12” x 18”.
Date1966
Extent7 items
FormatPhotocopy
AccessStatusOpen
LevelItem
CustodialHistoryThese photocopies were transferred to Sheffield Archives in July 1966.
ArchNoteCatalogue retro-converted by Peter Evans, March 2021.
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