"Bromham Bridge - Bedfordshire, UK" Waymark

Long Description:
There are negotiations in place at present to decide the future of Bromham Bridge as it needs to be protected from damage. One of these options is to close the bridge to traffic but there are many other bridges in the county which cope with traffic on a contraflow system and effectively preserve the unique structures of these ancient crossings without cutting off a direct route to town and the hospital.

The bridge itself spans the river and surrounding flood meadows with 26 magnificent arches. There are many walks through the village of Bromham and alongside the river. Many pathways are level and well surfaced with beautiful views of the country and wildlife.

To walk across the bridge make use of the regular bays where you can step off the road to allow passing traffic to drive by safely. The bridge is first mentioned in records as early as 1224 in Pipe Rolls (the account records of the Exchequer of England) whereas the Mill right next to the bridge is hinted at from 1086 in the Domesday survey being one of two Mills in the vilage at the time. In 1813-14 Bromham Bridge was rebuilt. The 6 foot wide causeway was replaced by 20 new arches 17 feet wide. 1902-03 sees Bromham Bridge widened. Today we see the full structure as it spans the river once full of eels below.

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Bromham, Bedfordshire Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Bromham Road Water or other terrain spanned: River Great Ouse Location of coordinates: Middle of the bridge Construction Date: 1224 Relevant Web Site: Not listed Architect/Builder: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   8/21/2009 Norfolk12 visited it 7/10/2009 The Allotment Gardener visited it

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