Listed Building record TQ 76 NW 528 - ROCHESTER BRIDGE
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7405 6890 (point) | 
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NW | 
| County | KENT | 
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY | 
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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
ROCHESTER          ROCHESTER BRIDGE TQ 7468 NW and TQ 7368 NE 7/207, 8/207                                   Rochester Bridge
GV                                             II Roadbridge across the River Medway (now forming the north-west bound carriageway).   1914.   It replaced Cubitt's 1857 bridge which itself replaced the late C14 bridge that was sited a little upstream, close to the Bridge Chapel (qv).   Major ornamental features, piers and cutwaters of granite, rusticated below road level   with   quoining;   the   carriageway   and   supporting superstructure of cast-iron or steel girders.  N and S approaches with plinths supporting cast lions couchant,  and 4-way flat arches supporting entablature and attic, flanking the highway, linked by balustrades.  3 spans, over-arched with supporting and cross-tie girders.   Cast-iron railings to footpaths.   At the junction of the spans, tall fluted columns on granite plinths supporting heraldic devices.   Panels displaying the Rochester Bridge  Trust's  heraldic  archievements  appear  in  various positions, especially the arches at the approaches.   (Note: the bridge carrying the south-east bound carriageway is not included in this listing).
Listing NGR: TQ7405568903
English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
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- --- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Record last edited
Feb 19 2008 12:26PM