Rearsby Bridge - Rearsby, Leicestershire - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

An old packhorse bridge, Rearsby, which crosses this small stream.

The original wooden bridge would have been medieval, and was replaced in 1714 by this stone 7-arch bridge (of which only 6 arches are visible today). It stands by a ford over the Rearsby brook. Legend has it that it took six men nine days to complete it at a total cost of £11 2s 2d (about £2200 in today's money).

"Bridge. Medieval, perhaps C16. Largely granite rubble with brick. Low narrow structure with 7 arches, 3 over stream and 4 lesser arches for the longer south approach. 3 rounded cutwaters to east, 2 are granite, but one is brick. Brick coping to low parapet."

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Length of bridge: 21 m What type of traffic does this bridge support?: foot What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Rearsby brook Date constructed: 1714 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Church Lane Location: Rearsby, Leicestershire Height of bridge: Not listed

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