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This entry relates to bridges which crossed the River Exe to link with the West Gate of Exeter's city walls. | |||
The river had often been fordable by horses at this location, and the Romans may have built a bridge here. | |||
A multi-arched masonry bridge was built here c.1200. The course of the river was altered, and nine of the original 17 or 18 arches have survived. It might be thought that the remains of the bridge would be regarded as a valuable part of Exeter's historic heritage. In fact the remains were stabilised, and the immediate area was landscaped. However, the location is by no means appealing to visitors, not least because it is surrounded by busy roads constructed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The changes included the construction of two concrete bridges located east and west of the line of the c.1200 bridge. | |||
Over time, buildings were constructed on the old bridge. To be continued.... | |||
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Revision as of 08:25, 4 November 2021
in Exeter
This entry relates to bridges which crossed the River Exe to link with the West Gate of Exeter's city walls.
The river had often been fordable by horses at this location, and the Romans may have built a bridge here.
A multi-arched masonry bridge was built here c.1200. The course of the river was altered, and nine of the original 17 or 18 arches have survived. It might be thought that the remains of the bridge would be regarded as a valuable part of Exeter's historic heritage. In fact the remains were stabilised, and the immediate area was landscaped. However, the location is by no means appealing to visitors, not least because it is surrounded by busy roads constructed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The changes included the construction of two concrete bridges located east and west of the line of the c.1200 bridge.
Over time, buildings were constructed on the old bridge. To be continued....