A view of the Town Bridge in Bradford On Avon, looking north with the bridge chapel in the foreground right
- Date:
- 1870 - 1920
- Location:
- Town Bridge, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire
- Reference:
- OP06694
- Type:
- Photograph (Collotype Print)
The Town Bridge was built in the 13th century and was originally a packhorse bridge, but was widened in the 17th century. The bridge chapel, also known as the Blind House, was added in the 17th century, and was later used as a lock-up and an ammunition store. This photograph is noted as being one of 'Dortesio and Todd's Noted Series of Wiltshire Views'.
This is part of the Series: RBO01/45 Early Photographic Print Collection: Wiltshire; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Medieval Packhorse Bridge, Stuart Road Bridge