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Large section of parapet on medieval bridge over River Nene has been pushed into the river. Criminal damage.

Reported via desktop in the Slabs - Uneven / Damaged / Cracked category anonymously at 13:43, Monday 27 April 2026

Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 9361253.

Vandals have pushed a section of the stone parapet on the medieval bridge over the River Nene at Irthlingborough into the river. I tried reporting to the Police with no success and and have to use this option as trying to phone NNC is virtually impossible. The bridge is in urgent need of attention - Historic England are aware.

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    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 13:43, Monday 27 April 2026

  • Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 13:43, Monday 27 April 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Temporary Repair Completed - A permanent repair will be carried out in the next 28 days.) - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we are aware of the damage to the bridge and are currently working with Historic England. We have attended the site and taken action to make the area safe. Further works will be scheduled as soon as possible.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 15:27, Tuesday 28 April 2026

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