Magdalen Bridge
Magdalen Bridge | |
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View of the bridge looking towards central Oxford with Magdalen Tower in the background. | |
| Coordinates | 51°45′04″N 1°14′46″W / 51.751°N 1.246°W |
| Carries | Road |
| Crosses | River Cherwell |
| Locale | Oxford, England |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch |
| Material | Stone |
| No. of spans | 11 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1790 |
| Location | |
Magdalen Bridge /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ spans the divided stream of the River Cherwell just to the east of the City of Oxford, England, and next to Magdalen College, whence it gets its name and pronunciation. It connects the High Street to the west with The Plain, now a roundabout, to the east.