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NameHillsborough's Historic Stone Arch Bridges
Address
West Main Street
Gleason Falls Rd, Jones Rd, Beard Rd, 2nd NH Tpk
Hillsboro, NH 03244
Brief DescriptionNational Historic Structures & Civil Engineering Landmarks
TypeAttraction
CategoryHistoric 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.
Phone 1(603) 464-5858
Emailhcofc@conknet.com
Handicapped AccessibleNo
Time Allowanceall day
Websitewww.hillsboroughnhchamber.com
Last Updated6/28/2011
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