Maidenhead Bridge, Grade I listed bridge in Maidenhead, England
The thirteen-arch stone bridge spans the River Thames between Maidenhead in Berkshire and Taplow in Buckinghamshire, carrying the A4 road across the waterway.
Built in 1777 by Robert Taylor using Portland stone, this crossing replaced an earlier wooden structure from 1280 that connected the Great West Road to Reading and Bristol.
The bridge's construction led to the transformation of South Ellington into Maiden-Hythe, meaning 'new wharf', as the area developed into a transportation center.
The Thames Path runs along this bridge, allowing pedestrians to cross the river while vehicles use the main carriageway of the A4 road.
This crossing maintained a toll system from 1772 until 1903, when an act of Parliament abolished the fees after discovering misuse of collected funds.
Location: Buckinghamshire
Location: Maidenhead
Inception: 1777
Official opening: 1777
GPS coordinates: 51.52389,-0.70194
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:33
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