THETFORD BRIDGE 1829 Norfolk HEW1641 TL868 831 N52o 24' 49.6" E0o 44' 45.9"

This bridge crosses the Little Ouse River with a semi-elliptical arch solid spandrels decorated with an embossed design of circles. It has a span of 33 feet. The balustrade has a nice lattice detail. A plaque on one side shows a castle and one on the other side bears the date. The bridge has six cast iron ribs which are now buried in reinforced concrete during a 1964 renovation. It was built by a London firm, Brough & Smith. It is located in the center of town in a park setting of pedestrian shopping malls.