Historic bridges · East of England
Great Barford Bridge
In or near Blunham.
Great Barford Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Great Barford Bridge, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Sandy, which is 5.1 km away. The postcode for the bridge is MK44 3LQ. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Great Barford Bridge is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
The early fifteenth century Great Barford Bridge, sometimes called simply Barford Bridge, spans the River Great Ouse at Great Barford, Bedfordshire. It is an arch bridge with seventeen arches, originally built from limestone and sandstone. The bridge underwent significant changes in the 19th century, with a widening project in 1818 that used wood being superseded in 1874 with the use of brick. It is Grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The early fifteenth century Great Barford Bridge, sometimes called simply Barford Bridge, spans the River Great Ouse at Great Barford, Bedfordshire. It is an arch bridge with seventeen arches, originally built from limestone and sandstone. The bridge underwent significant changes in the 19th century, with a widening project in 1818 that used wood being superseded in 1874 with the use of brick. It is Grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. There is also a Barford Bridge which carries the River Ise over the A43 road between Rushton and Geddington in Northamptonshire.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Great Barford Bridge is a multi-arched stone bridge consisting of seventeen arches of varying sizes, reflecting its phased construction over time. The structure extends to approximately 140 metres in length and around 5 metres in width, forming a long, low crossing over the River Great Ouse and its surrounding floodplain. The bridge is constructed primarily of limestone and sandstone, with later alterations incorporating brick, particularly as part of the 19th-century widening. The arches are irregular in form, with a mixture of pointed and segmental profiles, indicating multiple phases of development. Architectural features include triangular cutwaters projecting from the piers, designed…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1510, -0.3432
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Great Barford
- Postcode
- MK44 3LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Sandy — 5.1 km
- Opening
- Fifteenth century
Sources
- wikidata: Q5598697 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Barford Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Barford Bridge?
- Great Barford Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK44 3LQ), in the parish of Great Barford.
- What is Great Barford Bridge?
- Great Barford Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Barford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK44 3LQ.
- Is Great Barford Bridge a listed building?
- Great Barford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Great Barford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Great Barford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Barford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sandy, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44 3LQ.