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On the south end of the bridge, on the junction with
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The bridge was designed and built from 1793 to 1795 by John Tilley and John
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Another view, with the
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sandstone. In total it is 266 feet long. It was completed in 1795 at a cost of £8,000.
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For the bridge in
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840:Categories
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739:Great Ouse
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217:References
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205:See also
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114:Gallery
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