More information : [TQ 69074976] Twyford Bridge [NR) (1)
A Medieval bridge. Pottery (period unknown) found here in 1949. (2)
Twyford Bridge; a superb stone erection of medieval times. There
is a ford beside it. (3)
The Medway has several fine medieval bridges, notably Twyford Bridge,
which is unusual in having four-centred arches and therefore belongingto the late Gothic period. (4)
Twyford Bridge has four pointed arches, four-centred in shape but
the radius of the lower parts of the curve are greater than is usual
in arches of that kind. The cut waters are very massive and have
recesses for foot passengers at the road level, which were very
necessary, the bridge being c. 12 feet in width between the parapets
with a span of 40 yards over the river. There is also an adjoining
causeway of the same length, scarcely a foot wider than the bridge.
The bridge is mentioned in an Inquisition of 1325 and in wills of
1475 and 1488. (5)
Architectural description by Authority 5 correct. The lower parts
of the bridge are of coursed and dressed masonry but the upper part
is of poorer workmanship and the coursing irregular. The parapets
are of brick with stone and brick copings. (6)
Mr. L.R.A. Grove, Curator of Maidstone Museum could offer no further
information regarding the pottery found here. His information
(authority 2) was based on secondhand information, not subsequently
confirmed or enlarged upon. (7)
No change. (8)
Twyford Bridge. Grade I. (9)
TQ 691497. Twyford Bridge. Scheduled No. 30. (10)
Additional bibliography. (11-12)
No longer Listed. (13) |