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Clayhithe Bridge

Clayhithe Bridge, Waterbeach

History of Clayhithe Bridge

Toll bridge Clayhithe

1875 In October the bridge over the Cam between Waterbridge and Horningsea was opened. Until then the crossing was by small ferry boats.

View at Clayhithe Bridge

For more information about the history of navigation on the Cam see Enid Porter’s article: River Trade

The Museum of Cambridge has the wooden toll board of 1851 which used to stand near the bridge.

Clayhithe Bridge

Clayhithe Bridge

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