Thames Path - Victoria Bridge Traditional Cache

Another simple Cache located just off the Thames Path.

The Royal Windsor Horse Show is taking place and this area will be very busy, Be careful with any large horsebox that will pass over the bridge. Do explain Geocaching if seen or Challenged. Meet the C/O at Show Ground Information.

Victoria Bridge

The Victoria and Albert Bridges in Datchet were built to replace the old Datchet Bridge as part of the rerouting of the Datchet to Windsor roads following the expansion of the grounds of Windsor Castle. Prince Albert is said to have had a part in the design Victoria Bridge was built in 1851, paid for partly by the Windsor, Staines and Richmond Railway Company who were keen to have access to Windsor across part of the castle property. The original bridge was built of cast iron with stone abuttments. The bridge was severely damaged by a group of tanks crossing it during World War II but was not closed until 1963, operating with weight restrictions. There was a temporary bailey bridge and the central crossing was replaced by a concrete structure and reopened in 1967. Under the terms of the original contract, British Rail were required to contribute to the cost.