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Hillsborough's Historic Stone Arch Bridges
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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
 Gleason Falls Rd, Jones Rd, Beard Rd, 2nd NH Tpk
CSZHillsboro, NH 03244
Websitewww.hillsboroughnhchamber.com
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Last Updated9/2/2008
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