The old Pulteney Bridge (England) spanning the River Avon in Bath was built of stone in the second half of the 18th century. The bridge got its name in honor of Mrs. Pultney, the wife of William Pultney, the author of the idea of construction. Batwick Manor, owned by the Pultneys, stood on the other side of the Avon from Bath and needed a bridge to connect it to the city.
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| Pulteney Bridge Bath England |
Today, the Pultney Bridge, which is about 300 meters long and about 18 meters wide, is open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The bridge was classified as an architectural monument in 1936 and is protected by the state. It was restored by the middle of the 20th century and is now one of the most recognizable examples of English architecture. Shop spaces are located along the entire length of the Pultney Bridge, on both sides of it: this makes the bridge almost unique. In addition to the Bath bridge, there are only three such structures in the world.