Bidford Bridge
| Bidford Bridge | |
|---|---|
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| Coordinates | 52°09′50″N 1°51′24″W / 52.1639°N 1.8566°WCoordinates: 52°09′50″N 1°51′24″W / 52.1639°N 1.8566°W |
| Carries | Secondary road |
| Crosses | Avon |
| Locale | Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England |
| Heritage status | |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stone |
| Number of spans | 8 |
| History | |
| Inaugurated | Early 15th century |
Bidford Bridge crosses the Avon at Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England. It is a scheduled monument[1] and is Grade I listed.
The bridge is wider than a typical packhorse bridge. It dates from the early 15th century but has been repaired many times; in the 16th century stone from Alcester's demolished priory was used. There are eight arches, with cutwaters on the upper side. In 1644, supporters of Charles I demolished the bridge to cover his retreat from Worcester to Oxford - this was repaired in 1650 by Quarter Sessions, for whom Bidford Bridge was a 'county bridge' under its control.
The Heart of England Way walking route uses the bridge.
In June 2015, a farm vehicle passing over the bridge struck the parapet, resulting in "significant damage to the... stone parapet, spandrel wall and central pier" and the bridge's closure to all but cyclists and pedestrians.[2]
References
- ↑ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1355318)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ "Medieval bridge at Bidford-on-Avon damaged by tractor driver". BBC Online. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.