Thrapston Bridge
Introduction
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Thrapston Bridge
Image: © Bikeboy Taken: 30 May 2015
The bridge's age is uncertain. It's entry in British Listed Buildings http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-232485-thrapston-bridge-and-attached-causeway-t#.VXXMW89Viko is described as "Medieval origins, partly rebuilt and widened mid/late C18 and restored C19 and C20". There is documentary evidence of a bridge here as early as 1224 when Bishop Hugh Of Welles granted an indulgence to those offering money for its upkeep. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/northants/vol3/pp139-142#highlight-first
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Image Location
Latitude
52.396642
Longitude
-0.545419