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

Hillsborough's Historic Stone Arch Bridges Information

Name	Hillsborough's Historic Stone Arch Bridges
Brief Description	National Historic Structures & Civil Engineering Landmarks
Type	Attraction
Category	New Hampshire Historic Site
Description	Stone 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.
Address	West Main Street
	Gleason Falls Rd, Jones Rd, Beard Rd, 2nd NH Tpk
CSZ	Hillsboro, NH 03244
Website	www.hillsboroughnhchamber.com
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Last Updated	9/2/2008
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