2011

TQ7258 : Aylesford Bridge

taken 13 years ago, near to Aylesford, Kent, England

This is 1 of 12 images, with title Aylesford Bridge in this square
Aylesford Bridge
Aylesford Bridge
Grade I listed. LinkExternal link
Aylesford :: TQ7358

Aylesford is a small village on the banks of the River Medway, north west of Maidstone. The village has a long history and contains many old buildings, including a mediaeval bridge and The Friars Link (a Carmelite monastery). Today the village has two pubs, a post office and several shops. the railway came in 1856.

Grade I and Category A listed buildings and structures

Grade I listed buildings and structures are of exceptional, even international importance. There are over 6,000 in the country. Only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I listed.
In Scotland the classification is Category A
Index: LinkExternal link

Aylesford Bridge

This old single track bridge crosses the River Medway. Originally built in 1250 of local Ragstone. It has five arches, the largest being the central arch. However, prior to 1881, this large arch was two arches. In 1881 it was enlarged into one long arch.
The bridge today is no longer used for traffic, as the traffic now uses a new modern bridge just up river. The bridge, however, is open for pedestrians.
Grade I listed. LinkExternal link & a scheduled monument.


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TQ7258, 283 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 30 August, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 2 February, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 7294 5891 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:18.1824N 0:28.7703E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 7296 5895
View Direction
South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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