United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Warwickshire
Stratford-On-Avon
Bidford On Avon
Bidford Bridge
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Warwickshire
Stratford-On-Avon
Bidford On Avon
Bidford Bridge
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Location: Bidford On Avon, Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom
Bidford Bridge crosses the Avon at Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England. It is a scheduled monument and is Grade I listed.
The bridge is wider than a typical packhorse bridge. It dates from the early 15th century but has been repaired many times; in the 16th century stone from Alcester's demolished priory was used. There are eight arches, with cutwaters on the upper side. In 1644, supporters of Charles I demolished the bridge to cover his retreat from Worcester to Oxford - this was repaired in 1650 by Quarter Sessions, for whom Bidford Bridge was a 'county bridge' under its control.
The Heart of England Way walking route uses the bridge.
October 19, 2019
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