What does this research mean for the field?

The derelict bridge at the Golden Valley Weir dates to the mid-19th century and retains partial steel superstructure and stone foundations, having been partially dismantled around 1968. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To document the structural history and significance of a derelict bridge before its removal for river bank stabilization.

May 16, 2026Open Access

Golden Valley Weir, Bitton, South Gloucestershire, NGR ST 68352 69974, Results of Historic Building Recording

Key Points

To document the structural history and significance of a derelict bridge before its removal for river bank stabilization.
Conducted historic building recording to level 2
Focused on a derelict bridge across the River Boyd
Documented the steel superstructure and stone foundations
Bridge dates back to the mid-19th century, likely from the late 1870s
Part of the steel superstructure survived along with stone foundations for two parapets
The south stone abutment collapsed into the river

Abstract

Historic Building Recording (to level 2) of a derelict bridge across the River Boyd adjacent to the Golden Valley Weir was carried out prior to its removal to facilitate stabilisation of the river bank. The bridge dates from the mid-19th century, possibly the late 1870s, and was probably partially dismantled around 1968. The steel superstructure that supported the (removed) walkway partially survived, along with stone foundations for two parapets on the south bank. The south stone abutment had collapsed into the river.

Golden Valley Weir, Bitton, South Gloucestershire, NGR ST 68352 69974, Results of Historic Building Recording

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