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There has been a bridge at this location from at least the late 13th century. Quaking Bridge was first mentioned in 1297, but is probably much older. It crossed the Castle Mill Stream immediately west of Oxford Castle, on a road that connected Oxford and St Thomas's parish (hence St Thomas' Street
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used it each day for services in St George's Chapel at the castle. The responsibility for the bridge's upkeep was meant to be that of the King. The bridge was originally wooden. In 1821, it had three arches and open timberwork acting as railings. The bridge was replaced with an iron one in 1835.
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The name of the bridge may derive from its former unsafe condition.
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Castle Mill Stream
Castle Mill Stream
Oxford
St Thomas' Street
Paradise Street
Oxford Castle
Pacey's Bridge
Hythe Bridge
Swan Bridge
Canons
Oseney Abbey
"Communications"
Victoria County History
"Building Gazetteer"
Oxford West End
cite news
help
Quaking bridge Water Levels
Castle Mill Stream
Pacey's Bridge
Grid reference
SP508062
Swan Bridge
51°45′06″N 1°15′50″W / 51.7518°N 1.2640°W / 51.7518; -1.2640
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