Historic bridges · East of England
Mathematical Bridge
In or near Cambridge.
Mathematical Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to the Mathematical Bridge is Cambridge, located 1.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is CB3 9ES.
About
Mathematical Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1749. Coordinates: 52.2022°, 0.1150°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
The Mathematical Bridge is a wooden footbridge in the southwest of central Cambridge, England. It bridges the River Cam about one hundred feet northwest of Silver Street Bridge and connects two parts of Queens' College. Its official name is simply the Wooden Bridge or Queens' Bridge. It is a Grade II listed building. The bridge was designed by William Etheridge, and built by James Essex in 1749. It has been rebuilt on two occasions, in 1866 and in 1905, but has kept the same overall design. Although it appears to be an arch, it is composed entirely of straight timbers built to an unusually sophisticated engineering design, hence the name. A replica of the bridge was built in 1923 near the Iffley Lock in Oxford.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Mathematical Bridge is a wooden bridge located at St Catharine's College in Cambridge, known for its unique design and historical significance. It is a popular spot for visitors to enjoy picturesque views and learn about its architectural features.
From the Wikipedia article
The Mathematical Bridge is a wooden footbridge in the southwest of central Cambridge, England. It bridges the River Cam about one hundred feet northwest of Silver Street Bridge and connects two parts of Queens' College. Its official name is simply the Wooden Bridge or Queens' Bridge. It is a Grade II listed building. The bridge was designed by William Etheridge, and built by James Essex in 1749. It has been rebuilt on two occasions, in 1866 and in 1905, but has kept the same overall design. Although it appears to be an arch, it is composed entirely of straight timbers built to an unusually sophisticated engineering design, hence the name. A replica of the bridge was built in 1923 near the Iffley Lock in Oxford. The original Mathematical Bridge was another bridge of the same design, also commissioned by James Essex, crossing the Cam between Trinity and Trinity Hall colleges, where Garret Hostel Bridge now stands.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.2022, 0.1150
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB3 9ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Established
- 1749
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.caths.cam.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: w570076432 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Mathematical Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mathematical Bridge Cambridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Silver Street Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Cripps
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
The Mill The Mill Bridge And Paved Surround
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
The Mill
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
St Catharine's College, The Buildings Surrounding Principal Court
Historic houses · 0.1 km
St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge)
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Newnham Grange
Gardens · 0.2 km
Xu Zhimo memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
King's College Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
True, for Alan Turing
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
The Bull Hotel, Cambridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Church of St Botolph
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Silver Street Bridge
Silver Street Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Cripps
Cripps — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
The Mill The Mill Bridge And Paved Surround
The Mill The Mill Bridge And Paved Surround — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic houses · East of England
St Catharine's College, The Buildings Surrounding Principal Court
St Catharine's College, The Buildings Surrounding Principal Court — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge)
St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge) — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Mathematical Bridge
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Graduate.
📷 6Hotels · East of England
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hilton Cambridge City Centre — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Regent Hotel
Regent Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Gonville Hotel
Gonville Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · East of England
Student Castle Cambridge
Student Castle Cambridge — a hostel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Restaurants · East of England
The Cambridge Chop House
The Cambridge Chop House — a restaurant in england london. Cuisine: steak house.
★ Iconic📷 4Historic pubs · East of England
The Eagle, Cambridge
The Cambridge pub where DNA was announced — and the WWII RAF ceiling-graffiti bar.
📷 5
📷 7
📷 6Restaurants · East of England
Market House
Market House — a restaurant in england london.
Other bridges from this era
📷 5Historic bridges · London
Chertsey Bridge
Chertsey Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · London
Macclesfield Bridge
Macclesfield Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · London
Staines Bridge
Staines Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · London
Vauxhall Bridge
Vauxhall Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
More bridges in this region
.JPG?width=1200)
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Albert Bridge
Albert Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bedford Town Bridge
Bedford Town Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mathematical Bridge?
- Mathematical Bridge is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB3 9ES), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Mathematical Bridge?
- Mathematical Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mathematical Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB3 9ES.
- When was Mathematical Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1749.
- Is Mathematical Bridge a listed building?
- Mathematical Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mathematical Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Mathematical Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mathematical Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB3 9ES.