The White Bridge

The White Bridge is a road bridge located on the drive to Oxton House, dating from around 1830, which coincides with the remodelling of Oxton House. It is constructed from cast iron and is stamped 'J Vickary Exeter'. The bridge features a Greek Revival style and has an unusual design with cast iron beam construction. It consists of a single span with cambered arched beams and ornate cast iron balustrades attached to paired squat cast iron fluted Doric columns at each end. These columns are topped with vase finials and are supported by stone piers with cornices. The outer faces of the cambered beams are designed as Doric entablatures, adorned with laurel wreaths between the triglyphs and guttae. Above the entablature, there are onward curving balustrades made of cast iron oblongs that are linked to one another and the rails by interlaced circles. The bridge is designed to match the gate piers and gate at the entrance to North Kenwood, which likely indicates it was once on the boundary of the park associated with Oxton House.