Wickham Bridge: Stapleton, Bristol.
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N 51° 28.944 W 002° 33.035
30U E 531207 N 5703567
Wickham Bridge is a medieval bridge and is recorded as the oldest bridge in Bristol.
Waymark Code: WM144HD
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/13/2021
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Bridge over the River Frome. Dated Early C17. Made from Pennant rubble. 2 semicircular arches separated by an upstream cutwater, and a smaller W arch, parapet and rock-faced copings. Gate pier and stile on the NW side. HISTORICAL NOTE: Wickham Glen was on the old road to Gloucester, and there was probably a medieval bridge on the site.
Located along the Frome Valley Walkway footpath. On January 8th 1959 the bridge was granted a Grade 2 listing.
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Length of bridge: 63ft approx.
Height of bridge: 12’2” approx.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians and cyclists.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The bridge spans the River Frome.
Date constructed: 1700’s
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No, now only used for pedestrians and cyclists.
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Frome Valley Walkway.
Location:
Bristol
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