City Bridge, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
N 51° 03.658 W 001° 18.477
30U E 618571 N 5657966
The first bridge on this site was built by Bishop Swithin, later St Swithin, during the ninth century. The present bridge was built in 1813.
Waymark Code: WM57QQ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The bridge was earlier called Soke bridge. The name refers to the Liberty of Soke, the region beyond the walls to the east and north, over which the Bishop of Winchester had jurisdiction. Originally a medieval bridge, it was rebuilt in 1813 by public subscription to the design of George Forder. It is now known as City Bridge.
Alongside the bridge is the City Mill (formerly Eastgate Mill). The present mill was built by James Cooke in 1743, on the site of a mill recorded in the Domesday book as the mill of the Abbess of Wherwell. It is now in the hands of The National Trust.
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Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Winchester, Hampshire

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: B3404, Bridge Street

Water or other terrain spanned: River Itchen

Architect/Builder: George Forder

Construction Date: 1813

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