Culham Bridge, Medieval arch bridge in Culham, England.
The five stone arches of Culham Bridge span across Swift Ditch, featuring a combination of round and four-centered designs with varying heights.
The Brotherhood of Christ constructed Culham Bridge between 1416 and 1422 to replace an ancient ford called Culham Hythe near Abingdon.
The bridge represents an important example of medieval engineering and construction techniques, demonstrating the capabilities of 15th-century stone masonry.
Since 1928, the structure serves as a pedestrian crossing after the construction of a modern road bridge upstream for vehicular traffic.
During World War II, military forces installed two 250-ton concrete pill boxes on the bridge, equipped with anti-tank guns for defense.
Location: Culham
Inception: 1416
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 51.65840,-1.27727
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:14
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