Harnham Ancient Bridge

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Harnham Ancient Bridge by Ron Strutt as part of the Geograph project.

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Harnham Ancient Bridge

Image: © Ron Strutt Taken: 17 Aug 2003

Built in 1245, this was one of only three stone bridges crossing the River Avon in ancient times, the other two being Fordingbridge and Christchurch. The original name of Ayleswade Bridge is still in use today.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.060972
Longitude
-1.796752