Rainbow Bridge, Oxford

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Rainbow Bridge
Oxfordshire

The Rainbow Bridge
Location
Type: Footbridge
Crossing: River Cherwell
Location
Grid reference: SP51840742
Location: 51°45’47"N, 1°15’1"W
Structure
Type: Footbridge
Design: Arch
Material: Concrete
History
Built 1923–4
Information

Rainbow Bridge (formally named High Bridge) is a curved footbridge over the River Cherwell in the University Parks, Oxford.[1][2]

The bridge is made of concrete with metal railings, in the shape of a rainbow, hence the name. The bridge was constructed in 1923–4, through a project for the unemployed. The bridge was financed by the University of Oxford, its colleges and individual subscribers.[3]

In the summer months, there are often punts travelling along the river under the bridge and there is a good view up and down the river from the top. On the other side of the bridge from the Parks there is a footpath that leads across the meadows to the suburb of New Marston.

References

  1. The University Parks, Oxford — Introduction
  2. The University Parks: historical guide: University of Oxford
  3. 'The Encyclopaedia of Oxford'; Chapter: 'Bridges; Rainbow Bridge' (Macmillan, 1988) page 61 ISBN 0-333-39917-X