Pont du Diable (Céret)
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The Pont du Diable (English: Devil's Bridge) or Pont Vieux (English: Old bridge) is a medieval stone arch bridge at Céret, France, built between 1321 and 1341. It spans the Tech River with a single arch of 45.45 metres (149.1 ft). At its apex, the arch is 22.3 metres (73 ft) high.[1]
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Pont du Diable | |
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Coordinates | 42°29′43″N 2°44′39″E |
Crosses | Tech River |
Locale | Céret, Pyrénées-Orientales, France |
Characteristics | |
Design | stone arch bridge |
Longest span | 45.45 metres (149.1 ft) |
Clearance below | 22.3 metres (73 ft) |
History | |
Construction start | 1321 |
Construction end | 1341 |
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