Elstead Bridge, Elstead, Surrey

This bridge was built in the 13th century, possibly by the Monks of Waverley Abbey. Originally it had 7 arches. Now it has five with "Keeled", i.e. pointed, cutwaters upstream and rounded cutwaters over "keeled" plinths downstream. It is one of an early series of bridges over the River Wey between Farnham and Guildford. It is of great historical importance.

Location

Surrey Elstead

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

bridge transport architecture Medieval (1066 - 1484)