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The High Bridge, twelfth Century, 1930 - 1937

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/1/284

Scope and Contents

135 x 85 mm. The High Bridge, built over the Witham in Lincoln is one of the few mediaeval bridges in England with houses still upon it. The bridge is of a fine ribbed Norman Arch 22 foot span, dating 1160. The dark vault beneath, formerly named "The Murder Hole" now bears the romantic title of "The Glory Hole."

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 1937

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Language of Materials

English

General

WS.

Finding aid date

2005-12-01 16:31:16+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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