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Published: 5:30 AM April 21, 2021    Boxted Bridge, in the centre of Dedham Vale, is at risk of being replaced by Essex Highways. - Credit: Lucinda de Jasay Momentum is building in Boxted to try and save a historic bridge which has stood for nearly 120 years — with more than 5,000 people backing a petition to stop it being replaced.  Residents have deemed the replacement of Boxted Bridge, built in 1901, as a "travesty", after Essex Highways carried out investigation work to consider long-term options for the management of the crossing point.  The highways authority said “action m...

Campaigners continue with plea to save historic bridge VILLAGE campaigners are fighting to the death to save a century-old bridge threatened with demolition.  More than 4,000 supporters have signed a petition aiming to prevent the replacement of the 117-year-old Boxted Bridge despite Essex County Council saying it must come down. At a county council meeting, Boxted parish councillor Arabella Brentnall called for the bridge to be restored. The county council’s Highways department inspected the bridge in 2018, finding major faults requiring urgent works. Artist's impression: How the ...