Medieval Bridges

by Martin Cook

This book examines the Roman, Saxon and Norman origins of the medieval bridge, including its broader national and international context, and considers the engineering techniques and social background that led to its development during the twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. A final chapter considers the survival of medieval bridges into the twentieth century.

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

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[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does what it says on the tin. A short guide covering most aspects of Medieval Bridges.