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East Farleigh Bridge
Hob Uid: 415833
Location : Kent Maidstone Barming
Grid Ref : TQ7347053540
Summary : Bridge - 14thc
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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Source details : OS 6" 1961
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Source details : Anc Bridges of S England 1930 36-7 photo (E Jervoise)
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Source details : AM England and Wales 1961 60
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Source details : F1 CFW 11-FEB-64
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Source details : MHLG Maidstone RD Kent Oct 1960 17
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Source details : OS 1:10000 1976
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Source Number : 7
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Source details : Nat Trust Book of Bridges 1984 15 photo (J M Richards)
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Dist of Maidstone Kent 26 February 1987 26
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Source Number : 9
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Source details : Bldgs of Eng West Kent and the Weald 1980 264 (J Newman)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1400
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Bridge
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : KE 28
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 75 SW 25
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-02-11
End Date : 1964-02-11

East Farleigh Bridge