TQ7258 : Aylesford Bridge
taken 13 years ago, near to Aylesford, Kent, England
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 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: Link
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. Link & a scheduled monument.