What are you likely to find dotted along any river? Well, apart from gorgeous scenery, fertile land, and spectacular biodiversity, there will almost always be bridges. For centuries, humans have been erecting wooden, metal, stone and concrete structures over our nation's rivers to enable pedestrians, vehicles, bikes, and, in the past, horses and carts to traverse the landscape more easily. Given its long history and modern-day appeal, Chatelherault contains its fair share over Avon Water. Duke's Bridge View of Duke's Bridge from the river below. [1] Duke's Bridge was commissioned by the Alexander William Archibald Hamilton, 11th Duke of Hamilton, dating it to between 1852 and 1863. One reference ( British Listed Buildings ) states it was erected in 1863, which fits with these dates. It stands approximately 24.38 meters (80 feet) above the river, spanning Avon Water. It has been a Category B listed building since 1971. The view from the bridge of the river an