Historic bridges · East Midlands
Dunham Bridge
In or near South Clifton.
Dunham 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
- Saxilby · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunham Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.2609°, -0.7735°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dunham Bridge is a toll bridge across the River Trent in England. It spans the border between Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire to the west and east respectively. It forms part of the A57 road, in the section between the Great North Road and Lincoln. It takes its name from the nearby village of Dunham-on-Trent.
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Background
History
Until the bridge was built and opened in 1832, the crossing of the river was by Dunham Ferry. This was an important crossing of the Trent. It was used by King William III in 1695 when he was met at Dunham by the Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne. In 1814, the fare was reported at half a crown. The bridge was established in the 1830s, under the powers of the (11 Geo. 4 & 1 Will. 4. c. lxvi), when a group of local businessmen organised the original four-span, cast-iron construction by the civil engineer, George Leather (1786–1870). The first person to cross the bridge was Eliza Woolas of Laneham, who used a sixteen-inch batten to span the remaining gap on a Sunday – presumably when no workmen were…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2609, -0.7735
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- Dunham-on-Trent
- Postcode
- NG22 0TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Nearest railway station
- Saxilby — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: w658278563 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Dunham Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Geograph 312987 Dunham Bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Oswald's Church, Dunham-on-Trent
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Dunham-On-Trent, Ragnall And Darlton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
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Newton on Trent
Villages · 1.2 km
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St Peter's Church, Laneham
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Laneham War Memorial And Enclosing Wall And Railings
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Laneham
Villages · 2.3 km
St Gregory's Church, Fledborough
Historic churches · 2.4 km
North Clifton
Villages · 2.4 km
Manor House Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.7 km
Kettlethorpe
Villages · 2.8 km
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St Oswald's Church, Dunham-on-Trent
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
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St Peter's Church, Laneham
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Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Trentside Caravan Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunham Bridge?
- Dunham Bridge is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG22 0TX), in the parish of Dunham-on-Trent.
- What is Dunham Bridge?
- Dunham Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Saxilby, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG22 0TX.
- Is Dunham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Dunham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Saxilby, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG22 0TX.