Le vieux pont - Bessines sur Gartempe - France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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: WMZ7T7
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 09/24/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
Views: 3

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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."
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Bessines sur Gartempe

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Rue du vieux pont

Water or other terrain spanned: La Gartempe

Construction Date: XIII ème siècle

Architect/Builder: Not listed

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