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Mathematical Bridge (Queens' College) — Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge, United Kingdom· Historic Sites

Mathematical Bridge (Queens' College)

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The Mathematical Bridge is a famous wooden bridge at Queens' College, celebrated for its elegant design and ingenious construction. It crosses the River Cam and is a popular landmark. Originally built in 1749 by James Essex the Younger to the design of William Etheridge, it is renowned for its arch-like appearance created entirely from straight timbers, locked together without using any nuts or bolts, demonstrating impressive engineering prowess. While often admired from punt tours on the river, visitors to Queens' College can also walk across it, marveling at its unique structure and picturesque setting.

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