Norwich Bishop Bridge
Has been described as a Certain Fortified Bridge
There are masonry ruins/remnants remains
| Name | Norwich Bishop Bridge |
| Alternative Names | |
| Historic Country | Norfolk |
| Modern Authority | Norfolk |
| 1974 Authority | Norfolk |
| Civil Parish | Norwich |
Bridge, the oldest in Norwich, built circa 1340; originally maintained by the bishops but the city given control in 1393. There is a reference to a gate built on the bridge in 1343 and a plan of circa 1650 shows a rectangular tower occupying almost the entire western half of the bridge. The gate has since been demolished. (PastScape)
Bridge. Circa 1340 onwards. Flint with brick dressings. Stone and brick. 3 spans of segmental stone arches on piers. Parapet with semi-circular return at west end and wrought-iron lamp-standard on north side. (Listed Building Report)
Was so called because it led directly to the Bishop's palace, and in 1249 belonged to the see; it being then repaired by the Bishop and Priors of Norwich and St. Leonard, but afterwards being a general inlet also into the city, it was agreed to be in the citizen's hands, and accordingly it hath belonged to, and been maintained by, the city, ever since 1393, and they always appointed a porter to live over, and keep the gates; but the hermit which dwelt by them was always nominated by the prior, and the hermit's house, at the Dissolution, was assigned to the church. (Blomefield)
This site is a scheduled monument protected by law
This is a Grade 2* listed building protected by law
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| OS Map Grid Reference | TG239089 |
| Latitude | 52.6324081420898 |
| Longitude | 1.30856001377106 |
| Eastings | 623990 |
| Northings | 308990 |
