More information : [TQ 73475354] Bridge [NR] (1) "East Farleigh Bridge, certainly the finest bridge in the South of England, is a perfect example of medieval design and workmanship, and dates possibly from the fourteenth century." (2) Scheduled. (3) Extant: good condition. GP AO/64/115/2 and 3. (4) East Farleigh Bridge. Grade I. The north half is in Barming Parish. Scheduled as an Ancient Monument. One of the series of fine medieval stone bridges along the River Medway. This bridge is probably the finest medieval bridge in the south of England. Probably C14. Four large pointed arches, and one smaller pointed arch spanning land added later at the north end. [For full description see list]. (5) (TQ 73495354) East Farleigh Bridge (NR) (6) East Farleigh (bridge) over the Medway. Fourteenth or fifteenth century (repaired 1843). Kentish ragstone. Five pointed arches, four with narrow chamfered ribs. Bulky cutwaters on both sides, sloped at the top. (7) East Farleigh Bridge. Grade I. Partly in Barming Civil Parish. Road bridge. Probably C14. [For full description see list]. (8) Additional bibliography. (9)
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