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Bedford Town Bridge
Bedford Town 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
- Bedford St Johns · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bedford Town Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.1344°, -0.4662°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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The Town Bridge is located in Bedford, the county town of Bedfordshire in England. Spanning the River Great Ouse, it connects the town centre of Bedford with St Johns, historically a separate settlement but now a suburb of Bedford. The current bridge was designed by the architect John Wing between 1811 and 1813, replacing an earlier bridge said to date back to 1224.. It was widened between 1938 and 1940. The Swan Hotel and the remains of Bedford Castle are located nearby, the stone from the latter was said to have been used for construction of the medieval bridge.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Town Bridge is located in Bedford, the county town of Bedfordshire in England. Spanning the River Great Ouse, it connects the town centre of Bedford with St Johns, historically a separate settlement but now a suburb of Bedford. The current bridge was designed by the architect John Wing between 1811 and 1813, replacing an earlier bridge said to date back to 1224.. It was widened between 1938 and 1940. The Swan Hotel and the remains of Bedford Castle are located nearby, the stone from the latter was said to have been used for construction of the medieval bridge. It has been Grade II listed, having first been listed in 1952.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1344, -0.4662
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bedford, unparished area
- Postcode
- MK42 0AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bedford
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w663146139 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Town Bridge, Bedford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bedford Bridge (1).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bedford Town Bridge?
- Bedford Town Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK42 0AU), in the parish of Bedford, unparished area.
- Is Bedford Town Bridge a listed building?
- Bedford Town Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Bedford Town Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bedford Town Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bedford Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK42 0AU.