The Medieval Exe Bridge — Attraction in Exeter

In days of yore, when knights were bold, And tales of adventure were told, There stood a bridge, so strong and grand, The Medieval Exe Bridge, in the land.

It spanned the river, wide and deep, And its arches, high and steep, Were a marvel of engineering might, And a testament to man's foresight.

From merchants to travelers, all did cross, And on the bridge, life was never a loss. For it was a place of bustling trade, Where fortunes were made, and debts were paid.

Through wars and storms, the bridge did stand, A symbol of strength, in the land. And as time marched on, it stood the test, A testament to man's ingenuity and zest.

Today, though time has taken its toll, The bridge still stands, a sight to behold. A piece of history, for all to see, A reminder of what once used to be.

So let us honor the Medieval Exe Bridge, And the people who built it, with courage and grit. For it is a part of our heritage and past, And a tribute to our human...

The Medieval Exe Bridge is a historic part of Exeter, incredible to see most days on my journey to work. The incredible structure surrounded by the modern roadworks truly stands out, so beautiful at sunset. Unfortunately when you look closer, it has been disrespectfully graffitied, loads of litter and sometimes found even worse. Don't understand how anyone could deface a historic structure. It can also attract some bad company under or around the bridge, which is a huge shame. Despite this it's still incredible to some history of Exeter surrounded by Exeter's modern day building and roads. It is definitely worth checking out. Incredible history, amazing story, wish they had more information...

The ruins of the church of Saint Edmund the Martyr. The first record of the Bridge Chaplain was in 1196, so the church must have already existed by that time. A record of the completed church exists from 1214, when it was mentioned in a list of churches in Exeter. The church actually survived up until 1975, before being demolished, leaving what we see today. Exeter City Council has a track record of looking for excuses to demolish significant historical buildings when they get the chance.

The medieval Exe Bridge, believed to have been built some time between 1190 and 1210. It is one of the earliest surviving bridges in England, and originally consisting of 17 or 18 arches...