Record Details
| NHER Number: | 616 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Whitefriars Bridge (Bridge of St Martins) |
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Summary
The Bridge of St Martins dating has a complex histroy. It was originally built in around 1110-20 but was demolished in 1549. It was then rebuilt in stone in 1591 with a large arch and two turrets but taken down again during the reign of James I (1603-1625). It was subsequently repaired in 1835 and rebuilt yet again in the 1920s.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 23429 09170 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG20NW |
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| Parish: | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Bridge of St Martins dating to around 1110-20 according to (S1).
Demolished in 1549 on Warwick's orders. Rebuilt in stone in 1591 with large arch and two turrets. Taken down reign of James I (1603-1625). Repaired 1835 - rebuilt 1920s.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Former schedule (now descheduled) in file
Monument Types
- BRIDGE (12th Century to 21st Century - 1110 AD to 2100 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Designation: [unknown]. Ancient Monuments Form. SAM Record. DNF14772. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| <S1> | Publication: Blyth, G. K. 1842. The Norwich Guide. p 54. |
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