Great Barford Bridge

I think I've posted this bridge before but not from this angle. This ancient packhorse bridge was built in the 15th century and has 17 arches. It was extended sideways in the mid 1800's and is now single track and controlled by traffic lights.
All Saints Church tower in the distance was also built in the 15th century, but the church itself was added in the 18th century.
I caught a bit of sunshine on the way back from visiting friends this morning but missed the clear blue sky from earlier in the day.

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful bridge

[Margaret Brown]

What a beautiful bridge love the arches, fav

[Brian Moody]

Great shot of this fantastic bridge

[Esther Rosenberg]

Amazing how they were in those times build such a beautiful detailed bridge. Nice piece of history.

[carol white]

Great POV and composition.Fav😊

[Pat Knowles]

That bridge is a masterpiece!

[Maggiemae]

Interesting to read about. I presume it is used still as a bridge? Such history!

[Carole Sandford]

A beautiful bridge, nice repetition of arches!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Judith Johnson]

@maggiemae Yes it's still in use Maggie. I have just updated the info to say that it is now controlled by traffic lights

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a stunning old bridge - beautifully built so many years ago and nicely captured here !

[George]

I love the juxtaposition with the relatively fragile fence.

[Phil Howcroft]

that's a cracking bridge and a great composition too , the fence is a strong leading line, taking our eye to the bridge

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[wendy frost]

Great capture I love the shape of all those arches and the church in the distance it is marvelous how they have survived all these years.

[Jane Pittenger]

Nice intersecting lines

[Lois]

Nice capture of the bridge and it’s history!

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely capture and scene. The bridge looks beautiful.

[Rosie Kind]

Great shot of the bridge that we travel over probably once a week

[Fisher Family]

A lovely shot of this impressive old bridge!

Ian

[Jennie B.]

That is what I love about where you live all the ancient buildings, bridges, etc. The architecture is wonderful!