Rotherham Bridge

Rotherham Bridge is a sandstone structure crossing the River Don with three piers and distinctive cutwaters built into its design. The bridge incorporates a chapel space and features an accessible undercroft beneath it.

Construction began in 1483 and replaced an earlier bridge documented in 1385. This structure became a key route between London and Richmond, shaping regional travel patterns.

The bridge chapel shows how its purpose changed over centuries as a religious space, then almshouse, jail, and shop. These shifts tell the story of how English society transformed and adapted this shared structure.

The bridge is open for crossing and visitors can access the undercroft to view the space. The surface can be slippery when wet, so caution is needed during rainy weather.

This bridge houses one of only two surviving bridge chapels in England, a rare architectural feature. The accessible undercroft still contains original cell doors, showing evidence of its time as a jail.

Location: Rotherham

Inception: 1483

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 53.43264,-1.35817

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44