Description and History of Site:-
This bridge over the Thames replaced Mylne's bridge of 1769 when opened in 1869. It has five wrought iron arches with cast-iron facings to the designs of Joseph Cubitt and H Carr. The total length between abutments is 923 feet with a central arch of 185 feet. The bridge was widened in 1907-10.
Further Reading and References:-
Ashdown, John; Bussell, Michael; Carter, Paul. 'A Survey of Industrial Monuments of Greater London'. Thames Basin Archaeological Observers' Group, 1969
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Key Words :- bridge
Address :- Blackfriars, London, Greater London, EC4
Grid Ref :- TQ 31646 80691
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.509819 , Long -0.104394
Local Authority :- City of London
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1064717,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database
Grid Ref :- TQ 31646 80691
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.509819 , Long -0.104394
Local Authority :- City of London
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1064717,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database