Lincoln - a photo on Flickriver

Lincoln

16th Century House on High Bridge.

High Bridge was built in the 13th century on Norman foundations. The earliest part of the foundations is thought to date from 1160. The range of shops and houses on the bridge date from the 16th century. It is the only surviving example in England of a medieval bridge carrying shops and houses.

historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educatio...

High Bridge (High Street). High Bridge, in the center of modern Lincoln, spans the River Witham. The Shops on High Bridge (207, 209-210 High Street) date from the 16th century, but the history of the bridge itself goes back to the 12th century, with additions in the 13th, 16th and 19th centuries.

From the High Street, there are flights of steps on either side of the bridge that lead to the River Witham, and to where the Glory Hole can be seen. A Glory Hole is the name often given to the underneath of a bridge. High Bridge is believed to be the second oldest masonry arch bridge in the country.

This is one of only three bridges in England with shops on them, the others are Pulteney Bridge in Bath and Frome Bridge in Somerset.

High Bridge, Lincoln.

The High Bridge in Lincoln, England, is the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom which still has buildings on it. The bridge was built about 1160 A.D. and a chapel was built dedicated to Thomas Becket in 1235 on the east side of the bridge. The chapel was removed in 1762. The current row of timber framed shops on the west side of the bridge date from about 1550. The two upper storeys of the shops are jettied forward and at the corners there are carved figures of angels. The shops were partly dismantled and re-erected in 1901-02 under the supervision of the Lincoln architect William Watkins.

Bridges like this were common in the Middle Ages, the best known being London Bridge, but most have long since been demolished because of their obstruction to the river flow and to shipping.

The Glory Hole is the name given by generations of boaters to the High Bridge in Lincoln. It has a narrow and crooked arch which sets a limit on the size of boats using the Witham and going from Brayford Pool, at the start of Foss Dyke, to Boston and the sea.

Since the 14th Century the bridge has contributed to floods in Lincoln and after any heavy rain the bridge is virtually unnavigable, which may be why it got its name. A design by William Jessop in the 19th century to reroute the waters of the Witham through the south of the town was never implemented.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HIGH BRIDGE, 207, 209 AND 210, HIGH STREET, LINCOLN

Grade I listed

List Entry Number: 1388574

Detail

LINCOLN

SK9771SE HIGH STREET 1941-1/12/152 Nos.207, 209 AND 210 08/10/53 High Bridge

GV I

Road bridge carrying shops and houses. C12, with C13 and C16 additions, restored and partly reconstructed 1902 by William Watkins of Lincoln. Bridge has an ashlar semicircular arch with chamfered transverse ribs and a single bay with diagonal ribs. West end has imposts and small chamfered slits in the spandrels. East end has a renewed chamfered opening with pierced balustrade and coped piers. The range of shops and houses at the west end, C16, is a careful and thorough reconstruction. Timber framed, the west side partly roughcast, with dressed stone and brick underbuild and plain tile roof. Much of the original close studded framing survives, with renewed rendered nogging. Original angle brackets in the form of angels. 3 storeys plus attics, 2 jetties, 6 bays. East front has to the left a glazing bar shop window and door. To right, 2 doors flanked by single plain windows. The doors have Tudor arched heads. Above, 2 floors, each with six 3-light leaded casements, all projecting like oriels. Above again, 3 gabled dormers with 2-light casements. Rear has a renewed 2 storey underbuild to the left, and above the bridge, a 6-light hooded window flanked by small single light windows. Above, 2 windows flanked by single plain oriels, and to left, a larger window. Above again, exposed timber framing with 5 windows. Attics have 3 dormers similar to those at the front.

INTERIOR retains much of the original structure, with renewed nogging and joinery in a matching style. This building is the only surviving example in England of a medieval bridge carrying shops and houses. Scheduled Ancient Monument, County No.26. (Buildings of England : Lincolnshire: Pevsner N: Lincolnshire: London: 1989-: 523; Curl JS: The Victorian Facade (W Watkins & Son, Architects, Lincoln): Lincoln: 1990-: 43-44).

Listing NGR: SK9750571160

historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1388574

Taken on: September 2, 2014

Tags:

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

River Witham

Ashlar

Brick

Roughcast

Stone

Tile

Timber

Medieval Road Bridge

Transport

Road Transport Site

Bridge

House

Monument

Domestic

Dwelling

Timber Framed House

Timber Framed Building

Shop

Commercial

England

Great Britain

United Kingdom

Grade I listed

EBB

List Entry Number: 1388574

Topic « less

Sets appears in: • 16th Century (1500's) • Grade I Listed Buildings more » • Arches • Bridges & Tunnels • Half-Timbered Buildings - UK • My Very Best Shots of Buildings (Over the 30/60 Limit) • Post It Here! • Shop Fronts • Lincoln « less

Groups appears in: • Photography • UK Flickr users more » • Artistic Photography • United Kingdom • Your Postcard Shot • Historical places • Your Favorite Photos - Unlimited! • half-timbered • Vertical [No AI or SL] • uk united • Flickritis: over 87,000 waiting for a vaccine. • Architecture and Buildings • Photography Corner • 500 Views • Lincoln UK • Total Photography (No AI or SL) • architectural photography • Bridges Across • European History • Your photo goes here! no 30/60 • History is All Around Us • Bridge Photos - Only Best Quality - By Invitation Only • Historic Bridges • Great Britain • Architecture UK • Flickr clickr • Beautiful Britain • Aspects of Britain • The Biggest British Group! • Bridges in the UK • Bridges in Europe • Historic Buildings (Great Britain & Ireland) • Water (and things) • Cool Britannia - The Best of British on Flickr • Historic UK and Ireland • ANYTHING & EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC / NO SL/AI • Architecture in Europe • A Picture of Britain • IMAGE`S OF BUILDINGS - OLD AND NEW • Historical Buildings and Landmarks (No Limits) • Buildings and Architecture UK • I bring my camera everywhere (no 30/60 limit) • England's Heritage • Pictures Of England • Inland Britain • UK and Ireland! • OBSESSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY (30 PER DAY) • Your Best Photography • UK - The Urban Side • This Is England • PHOTO NOW • Outdoor Photos • Traveler's Photos • "Topic" • ALL Welcome - I am sick of 'rules and regulations - New Contest • city & the streets • england,uk • THIS ENGLAND • I am flickr! - No 30/60 Limit • Maisons à colombages (post 1, comment 1!!!!) • 100 Year-Old Buildings • Olde England • Listed Buildings (England) • (Officially) England's Best Buildings • English people, culture, landscape and architecture • British Architecture • Anything English • Images Of England • Old Buildings of the British Isles • BBC Britain in Pictures • Bridges, Bridges, and MORE BRIDGES • Scenes from the British Isles • British Photography • The UK Photographer • Your pics and shots [No AI or SL] • Image Aware • Water Water Water • *That's MY Photo ! * • ♦♦♦ TUTTI I FOTOGRAFI DEL MONDO ♦♦♦ • this_is_England • Windows to History • ♦♦♦ TAGLIO FOTOGRAFICO ♦♦♦ • Britain at its Best • "U.K. Photo Gallery" ( All Welcome ) • Only "The Best" are Memories through Photography • British and Irish Bridges, Ferries, Tunnels, Piers, Fords, etc. • British Greats • Great Britain in photos • Still Britain • ♦♦♦ OCCHIO FOTOGRAFICO ♦♦♦ • A Photographer [No AI or SL] • [][][] GREAT SHOT [][][] • Chocolate Box and Calendar • England UK • Medieval buildings UK • A Beautiful England • Bridges...The World Over • All about the UK • england i love you • ***THE LOVE OF WATER*** • ♥ ♥ ♥ IMMAGINI - FOTO - SENTIMENTI ♥ ♥ ♥ • Historic Buildings, Monuments, Parks & Gardens of British Isles • United Kingdom Unlimited! • ***PHOTO OF OUR MEMORIES*** • ♦♦♦ PHOTO VERY NICE ♦♦♦ • Fachwerk | Truss | Half-Timbered • Your Best Shot For Today • 750 Views Unlimited • NUESTRAS FOTOGRAFÍAS. • Photographers aged 50 + • * Everybodys Photo Group *(All Welcome) • UK only • Photography is Life!! • 100 Views Unlimited • A Personal Viewpoint • Photographer's dreams - your favourite clicks • Bridges over ..... • 200 Views Unlimited • 1,000 Views Unlimited 1000 • 500 Views Unlimited • 2,000 Views Unlimited 2000 • 300 Views Unlimited • 400 Views Unlimited • 800 Views Unlimited • 900 Views Unlimited • 600 Views Unlimited • 700 Views Unlimited • 1,500 Views Unlimited 1500 • My time behind the lens No 30/60 limits • Images About Almost Anything • Photo's passion of the world • U.K PHOTOS! • We love cameras • ANCIENT RELICS • Visit England - Photos and Videos Welcome. No 30 / 60 ! • PHOTO WORLD! • !*ALL ARE WELCOME*! • This is Why I Bought A Camera • UK Culture, Heritage and People • !*Flickr All Stars*! • All pictures on the Terra (No 30/60 limit) • City architecture, historic monuments, bridges, metropolis, famo • THE IMAGINATIVE CAMERA • CITIES.1 • A Camera's Eye View! • Historic Architecture • Show All Your Photos From Around The World. NO SL/AI • Group for all users of FLICKR - No 30/60 Groups Limit • 2100 views and more - NO 30/60 - NO SL • 500 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • 1.000 / 1000 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • 60+ photographers • 300 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • 100 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • 400 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • 200 views at least (NO LIMITS, NO 30/60) • mundo global de fotografias • FAVORITES CLUB - no 30/60 - no SL • A. VIEWPOINT. • Famous landmarks from around the world • All pictures on the world (No 30/60 limit) • Water (anything) • All bridges, alle Brücken, tous les ponts • Half-timbered house • A BRIDGES 2 • The Photographer's Mind • !*Only Your Best*! • No Limits Group, opted out 30/60 • ♥ ♫ ☼ THE PHOTO IN ALL ITS FORMS ☼ ♫ ♥ (No limit 30/ • Digital Photography Safe (Opted out 30/60 Limit) • !*All Around The World*! • All great photos - No 30/60 • The Little Pond • ! * Click Click Bang Bang! • ! Your Flickr Photos ! • Free our Flickr - No 30/60 • NO Second Life (opted out 30/60) • Only the best ordinary photos • LOOK ! *** the Home of great Photos (no 30/60 Limit) no limits • TUDOR THATCH • Bridges / Ponts / Viaducs / Passerelles • FLICKR INTERNATIONAL - No 30/60 Groups Limit • UK - Pictures (No 30/60 limit) • Beautiful Day or Night No 30/60 - No SL • ~Attention Worthy - No 30/60 Limit • No limit - No 30/60 • Buildings are beautiful - no 30/60 limit • UNLIMITED FOTOS • Great photos! • Seats, Benches & Foot Bridges (Take A Seat or Go for a Stroll) • Bridges of stone or brick only please • No 30/60 Flickr - no SL • flickr 30/60 limit sucks • Photography plus • Photo Feelings • All you can Shoot! • A HISTORY • Photography at its best ... all welcome • Photography (No 30/60 limit) • A PLACE TO VISIT. EUROPE • Photo-Phactory • World of Photography (No 30/60 limit) • 100 YEARS & OLDER • THERE IS NO LIMIT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC CREATION • BEAUTY PHOTOS AROUND THE WORLD • Old Shop Fronts and Signs • NO 30/60 Family safe only • Nice Places to Visit - No 30/60 Limit - Photos & Videos Welcome. • (1A1) BEAUTIFUL CANAL, LOCKS, BRIDGES,AND AQUEDUCTS. • General photographs • Half-timbered Buildings (no 30/60) • (A) LISTED BUILDING.AND PLACE • Pictorial Britsh Isles • ( 3 ) EAST MIDLAND PORTFOLIO • 1000 -2999 x berührt • Half-timbered buildings-Fachwerkbauten • All Your Photos and Mine (No 30/60 limit - Photos from anywhere) • Europe - History & Beauty (PLEASE READ THE RULES) • Bridges - Big and Small • * no limits, just quality photography! • Arch Vision (No 30/60 limit) • "Flickr Foto Share" • Bridges & Piers Of All Kinds from All Over The World • In The Frame (No 30/60 Limit) • POST YOUR IMAGE HERE - L2 • POST YOUR IMAGE HERE - L4 • POST YOUR IMAGE HERE - L1 • POST YOUR IMAGE HERE - L3 • Brücken — Bridges « less

Camera: Panasonic DMC-TZ5, f/4.6, 1/125 sec, 12.2mm, ISO 160 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Aperture:	f/4.6
Exposure Time:	0.008 sec (1/125)
Focal Length:	12.2mm
ISO:	160
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Landscape
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	iPhoto 9.5.1
Show full info

Stats: 7,002 views / 54 comments

go back

Link to this photo view:
Link to this photo large view: