Teston Bridge was constructed in the 15th century and comprises six arches of various heights and widths, the middle three of which span the river. Despite later alterations and repair work it is a well preserved medieval multi-span bridge and was Grade 1 listed on 5th December 1928.
Teston Bridge in the late 18th Century before the railway
The bridge is a good example of its type and retains evidence of medieval methods of construction. Deposits buried underneath the bridge preserve artefactual, ecofactual and environmental evidence, providing information on the human and natural history of the site prior to the construction of the bridge.
Bailey Bridge at Teston
In September 1975 a second temporary bridge was erected to allow two-way traffic while repairs took place to the original bridge. By January 1976 there was still no sign of the work starting on the repairs. The report of the Parish Council meeting in the April 1976 edition of Lifeline states that someone asked if the village wanted the bridge taken away which was followed by an overwhelming vote for the temporary bridge to go.
The May 1978 edition of Lifeline said: “I am advised by the KCC Bridges Section they are of the opinion work on Teston Bridge will be completed by May 19th.”
There is a reference in the December 1978 edition to how exceptionally beautiful Teston Bridge was looking.
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