Cooper's Wharf - Ford Street - Buckingham - Buck's
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
N 51° 59.878 W 000° 59.226
30U E 638186 N 5762725
A Disused ford into the town of Buckingham this now has no vehicle access but a small bridge for pedestrians
Waymark Code: WMF72V
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/03/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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There is a nearby Plaque giving the history of this site .
COOPERS WHARF
THE OLD FORD MARKED THE PRINCIPAL
ROUTE INTO BUCKINGHAM. BY 1610
JOHNS SPEED'S MAP SHOW IT WAS TRAVERSED
BY THE SHERRIFS BRIDGE BUILT OF STONE
IT EXTENDED INTO FORD STREET
ALLOWING TRAVELLERS DRY PASSAGE OVER THE GREAT OUSE.
Type of roadway? (Paved, Gravel, Dirt, Other?): Gravel

Name of Roadway if known?: Ford Street

Name of Body of Water if known?: River Great Ouse

If other than explain...: Not listed
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