Old Aylesford Bridge, Aylesford, Kent. UK
Posted by: 
dave-harris
N 51° 18.188 E 000° 28.771
31U E 324306 N 5686551
The old Aylesford bridge crosses the River Medway
Waymark Code: WMG0PN
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/29/2012
Views: 3
This old single track bridge crosses the River Medway in Aylesford, Kent. Originally built in 1250 of local Ragstone. It has five arches, the largest being the central arch. However, prior to 1881, this large arch was two arches. In 1881 is was enlarged into one long arch.
The bridge today is no longer used for traffic, as the traffic now uses a new modern bridge just up river. The bridge however, is open for pedestrians and the co-ords are for the centre of this bridge.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 1250
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: River Medway
Location:
Aylesford
Kent
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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