Queens' College Mathematical Bridge (near western end via Silver Street)

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The Queens' College Mathematical Bridge is a famous wooden footbridge over the River Cam in Cambridge, noted for its elegant arch formed from straight timbers and its association with mathematical and engineering ingenuity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf arch bridge
footbridge
pedestrian bridge
wooden bridge
accessRestriction primarily for members and guests of Queens' College
associatedWith engineering ingenuity
mathematical ingenuity
category Bridges in Cambridge
Pedestrian bridges in England
Tourist attractions in Cambridge
Wooden bridges in the United Kingdom
connects the newer part of Queens' College
the older part of Queens' College
crosses River Cam
hasArchitecturalStyle timber arch
hasDesignFeature arch formed from straight timbers
radial timber members
tangent timber members
triangulated truss structure
hasFunction providing access across the River Cam within Queens' College
hasLocalName Mathematical Bridge
hasMyth often (incorrectly) said to have been designed by Isaac Newton
hasName Queens' College Mathematical Bridge
hasReputation iconic bridge of Cambridge
hasRiverSection middle river (Backs) of the River Cam at Queens' College
hasView college buildings along the River Cam
river scenery in central Cambridge
knownFor appearance of a curved arch made from straight timbers
elegant wooden arch
popular tourist attraction in Cambridge
locatedIn Cambridge, England
surface form: Cambridge

Cambridgeshire, England
surface form: Cambridgeshire

England
Queens' College, Cambridge NERFINISHED
United Kingdom
locatedNear Silver Street, Cambridge
material wood
partOf Queens' College grounds
safetyFeature wooden railings
spans the River Cam between the college's buildings
touristAttraction yes
usedFor pedestrian traffic
visibleFrom public footpath along Silver Street

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Trumpington Street, Cambridge hasLandmark Queens' College Mathematical Bridge (near western end via Silver Street)