Ancient Exeter bridge delays sewer repairs
Thousands of drivers have been passing along a busy Exeter road unaware they have been crossing an ancient bridge.
The structure, under Holloway Street, was originally built as a bridge and dates from before the construction of Exeter Cathedral
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It came to light when experts moved in to repair a collapsed sewer.
Contractor May Gurney had been preparing to undertake the work but repairs were delayed as the site is immediately adjacent to an ancient masonry arch structure, which is a scheduled Monument, laying deep under the highway.
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The structure, which was originally built as a bridge dating from before the construction of Exeter Cathedral, has been inspected by Devon County Council engineers.
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