Cogenhoe Packhorse Bridge, Northamptonshire.
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N 52° 14.744 W 000° 46.940
30U E 651399 N 5790687
A medieval packhorse bridge just east of Northampton.
Waymark Code: WM5PH4
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/30/2009
Views: 6
Cogenhoe packhorse bridge was built on a medieval trade route which ran from Stamford to London. The bridge now caries the public footpath between Cogenhoe Mill & Ecton, crossing one channel of the River Nene.
Packhorse bridges were typically quite narrow. The parapets were built fairly low to avoid obstructing the loads being carried by packhorses. The bridge consists of two small arches.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Nene Valley, Cogenhoe, Northants.
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Footpath
Water or other terrain spanned: River Nene
Architect/Builder: -
Construction Date: -
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