Harford's Bridge, Bristol
From Graces Guide
NO LONGER EXTANT. Replaced by Bedminster Bridge.
Harford's or Harfords Bridge was a cast iron arch bridge built by the Coalbrookdale Co to cross the River Avon New Cut. Immediately adjacent to this was a water pipe bridge. See here.
It was named after John Scandrett Harford, one of the directors of the Dock Company, who laid the foundation in 1805.[1]
Half a mile upstream was the similar and contemporary Hills or Hill's Bridge, which collapsed in 1855 as a result of being struck by a barge. Photos here.
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