Lady's Bridge, Medieval stone bridge in Sheffield, England
Lady's Bridge is a Grade II listed stone bridge over the River Don in Sheffield, England, linking the Wicker area to Waingate. It has five arches that carry road traffic and allow clear views of the stonework from the riverbanks.
A wooden crossing stood on this spot in the 12th century before Vicar John Plesaunce commissioned a stone replacement in 1485. The stone bridge was later widened and adapted to handle the growing demands of city traffic.
The bridge takes its name from a chapel once dedicated to the Virgin Mary that stood nearby. That chapel later became a wool store and then an almshouse before it disappeared entirely.
The bridge sits in the city centre and is easy to reach on foot since it connects two busy parts of the inner city. Those who want a closer look at the arches should head down to the riverbanks during daylight.
During the Great Sheffield Flood of 1864, the bridge shook violently under the force of the water but held firm while other city structures were destroyed. The event is still remembered locally as a test of the bridge's stone construction.
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