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Hillsborough's Historic Stone Arch Bridges - New Hampshire Historic Site

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NameHillsborough's Historic Stone Arch Bridges
Brief DescriptionNational Historic Structures & Civil Engineering Landmarks
TypeAttraction
CategoryNew Hampshire Historic Site
DescriptionStone arch bridges were a solution to the weakness of timber bridges & were suited for withstanding flooding the steeply sloping NH rivers. At the time, lime mortar didn't have sufficient strength to withstand the arch stresses & didn't set in water. By a more careful cutting & fitting of stones, it was possible to make stronger stonework than could be made with lime mortar of the period; hence the development of the technique known as "dry masonry". Stone arch bridges are believed to have been the work of Scotch-Irish stonemasons who emigrated to Hillsborough, NH in the 19th century. Five of these bridges still exist in the Hillsborough area.
AddressWest Main Street
CSZHillsboro, NH 03244
CostFREE
Websitewww.hillsboroughnhchamber.com
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Last Updated9/2/2008
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