Redlake River Structures

Stoodley Bridge

 
       
Bridge Name:   Stoodley Bridge
No.:   10
Location:   Stoodley Lane south of Worminster
Build Date:   18th/19th Century
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Description:    
Road bridge carries Stoodley Lane. Natural stone. Single stone arch and parapet. Bridge closed due to strengthening when seen in August 2010. There was a bridge here in the 17th century – From the Quarter Session Records – WELLS SESSION. 12 January, 20 Charles II. [1669.] – “The bridge called Stoodley Bridge in the tithings of Worminster and Northwootton is in decay and should be railed on both sides.”
     
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