Aylesford Bridge

Aylesford Bridge is a 14th-century bridge that features five arches, with the central arch being wider. In 1824, a pier was removed to allow for larger river traffic. The bridge is constructed from coursed and random rubblestone. The outer four arches are pointed and all arches are double-chamfered with stone dressings. Sloping buttresses support the piers, which have cut-waters below on rebuilt concrete foundations that are only visible at low tide. There are octagonal and triangular canted stand-points resting on the buttresses over the piers, with two located to the south of the central arch and six to the north. The bridge has a stone-coped parapet. Below the bridge, there is a barge-bed made from large timber beams, although this part is not listed. The bridge is also scheduled as an Ancient Monument.