Bradford-on-Avon
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| Name | Bradford-on-Avon |
|---|---|
| Who | |
| Owner | Wiltshire County Council – Bridge No C6/39 |
| History | Bradford-on-Avon grew at the “broad ford” across the Avon |
| Date of first bridge not known. | The eastern end has two 13th century arches ribbed and pointed. |
| Arches on western end are semi-circular and date from when the bridge was widened in 1769 | On eastern end, southern side there is a small, square in plan, building that dates from 17th century |
| The building was a ‘lock-up’ that may have replaced a chapel | It may also have been used as a toll house |
| When | 14th century |
| Where | Near Bath, England |
| Latitude | N 51 20′ 49″ |
| Latitude | W 02 15′ 3.5″ |
| Why | |
| Bridges the River Avon | Links Bath & Bristol with Salisbury, Westbury, Warminster & Trowbridge |
| Overall type | Masonry Arch |
| Width | 7.8 m. |
| Length | ~ 55 m. |
| Spans | 9 spans of 4.3 m. to 4.9 m. |
| Piers | Pier width 1.6 m. to 2.8 m. |
| Materials | Stone |
| How to read a bridge | Read more about arches….. Read more about the book metaphor….. |