Le vieux pont - Bessines sur Gartempe - France
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Alfouine
N 46° 06.880 E 001° 22.257
31T E 374120 N 5108078
Vieux pont en pierre sur la Gartempe
Old stone bridge on the Gartempe
Waymark Code: WMZ7T5
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 09/24/2018
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"Pont gothique du XIIIe siècle à 3 arches ogivales qui enjambe la Gartempe (passage de la route royale). Il fut élargi pour permettre le croisement des troupeaux et charrettes, puis, des refuges et un parapet ont été créés."
"13th century gothic bridge with 3 pointed arches that crosses the Gartempe (crossing the royal road) .It was enlarged to allow the crossing of herds and carts, then shelters and a parapet were created."
Length of bridge: 100 m
Height of bridge: 8 m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
La Gartempe
Date constructed: xiii éme siècle
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: La rue du vieux pont
Location:
Bessines sur Gartempe
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