Bathampton Toll Bridge, Grade II listed bridge in Bathampton, England
Bathampton Toll Bridge is a stone structure that crosses the River Avon with nine pointed arches, with three larger ones in the center and three smaller ones at each end. The bridge was built from Bath Stone and connects multiple transport routes in one location.
The bridge was built in 1872 by Hickes and Isaac for the Bridge Company Turnpike Trust and replaced an older ford and ferry crossing. The project was part of a larger effort to improve transport across the river.
The bridge and its toll house show traditional English building design made from local Bath Stone and keep the original fee-collection system working. Visitors can still see how tolls are gathered here, a practice that has continued for generations.
Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the bridge free of charge, while vehicle drivers must pay at toll booths. Rates vary by vehicle type and cash is the usual payment method.
The structure crosses four different transport routes at once: the river, a dual-carriageway road, a railway line, and local paths. This combination makes it a remarkable crossing point for multiple types of traffic in a single location.
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