Historic bridges · London
Clattern Bridge
In or near Thames Ditton.
Clattern Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingston · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Clattern Bridge is located in Kingston upon Thames, with the nearest railway station being Kingston, just 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Clattern Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1175. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 51.4086°, -0.3068°.
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Heritage listing
The Clattern Bridge is a bridge over the Hogsmill River in Kingston upon Thames. It was built around 1175 and is thus one of the oldest intact bridges in England. It replaced an older Saxon bridge which was known as the Clatrung Bridge. Its various names, such as the Clateryngbrugge, are thought to derive from the clattering of horses' hooves as they crossed the bridge. The bridge still carries a full load of modern vehicle traffic. Up to the 18th century, the bridge was used as a site for the ducking of scolds with a cucking stool. The bridge also featured in the traditional game of football held in the centre of Kingston each year on Shrove Tuesday.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
The Clattern Bridge is a bridge over the Hogsmill River in Kingston upon Thames. It was built around 1175 and is thus one of the oldest intact bridges in England. It replaced an older Saxon bridge which was known as the Clatrung Bridge. Its various names, such as the Clateryngbrugge, are thought to derive from the clattering of horses' hooves as they crossed the bridge. The bridge still carries a full load of modern vehicle traffic. Up to the 18th century, the bridge was used as a site for the ducking of scolds with a cucking stool. The bridge also featured in the traditional game of football held in the centre of Kingston each year on Shrove Tuesday. It was the goal for one of the teams, while the nearby Kingston Bridge was the other goal.
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Background
Architecture
The bridge was constructed around 1175, during the Norman era, replacing an earlier Saxon bridge. The lower portion consists of three arches made of properly dressed ashlar stones with a filling of flint rubble. In 1758, the local authority, which was then the Kingston Court of Assembly, agreed to widen the bridge. The addition was made of red brick which was bonded into the existing stone arches. Brick parapets were built and these were capped with stone. In 1852, the bridge was widened again with the addition of a more brick-built structure. An ornamental railing was added at this time. This structure is considered quite sound and continues to bear a full load of traffic. It was scheduled…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4086, -0.3068
- District
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parish
- Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT1 1HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston and Surbiton
- Phone
- 020 8174 0090
- Established
- 1175
- Nearest railway station
- Kingston — 0.6 km
- Opening
- |closed=
- Official site
- www.rosetheatre.org
Sources
- osm: w33342254 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Clattern Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Clattern Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 664246.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clattern Bridge?
- Clattern Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT1 1HD), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Clattern Bridge?
- Clattern Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clattern Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kingston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT1 1HD.
- When was Clattern Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1175.
- Is Clattern Bridge a listed building?
- Clattern Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Clattern Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Clattern Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clattern Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kingston, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT1 1HD.