Ely's Stone Bridge

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There are no bridges like it in the area, and it seems to have been a "personal expression" of the stonemasons. The bridge was maintained by four generations of stonemasons in the family.[2]

The bridge had been tuckpointed in 1933 and 1957 and was assessed to be in excellent condition in 1979.[2]Template:Rp As of 2008, the foundation of the bridge had recently been reinforced with concrete.

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