Old Dee Bridge

Old Dee Bridge

The Old Dee Bridge is located in Chester, Cheshire, England, and is the oldest bridge in Chester. It spans the River Dee that flows through the area, with the road it sits on extending from the Bridgegate of Chester to the Handbridge district. The Old Dee Bridge has been designated as a Grade I listed building by Historic England and is one of Chester's most important historic landmarks.

The first bridge on this site was built by the Romans in 922 and was made of wood. The mostly brick-red structure of the Old Dee Bridge seen today was largely rebuilt in 1387. Constructed from local red sandstone, the bridge features seven arches of varying diameters, designed to ensure stability and meet other construction needs. The two northernmost arches span a water channel leading to the Bridgegate Mill, while the southernmost arch replaced a medieval drawbridge, with its foundation near the site of a defensive gatehouse that was destroyed in 1781. The brick-red Old Dee Bridge and the quietly flowing river form a picturesque scene of “a small bridge over flowing water by people’s homes.” Visitors can freely fish or go boating here—truly a delightful sight.

Old Dee Bridge

Must-visit reason: The oldest bridge in Chester

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Cheshire [Cheshire]

City where the attraction is located: Chester [Chester]