Folly Bridge
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Folly Bridge is a stone bridge over the River Thames on the Abingdon Road, south from central Oxford, England.
In the 12th century, the alchemist Roger Bacon lived and worked close to Folly Bridge. A toll-booth tower used to stand next to the bridge, which was on the Abingdon to Banbury turnpike. The toll house was rebuilt in 1826 and is now Grade II listed.
A public footbridge was completed next to the road bridge in 2002, designed by Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners. Salters Steamers are located near the bridge. Christ Church Meadow is just down river from the bridge.
[edit] See also
- Crossings of the River Thames
- St Aldate's, to the north
[edit] External links
| West: | Crossings of the River Thames | East: |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Footbridge | Folly Bridge | Donnington Bridge |
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