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The Queen White Bridge, located in Curçay-sur-Dive in the Department of Vienna (New Aquitaine), is an architectural vestige dating from the Gallo-Roman period. This monument, which spans the Dive River, illustrates Roman construction techniques adapted to local traffic and commercial needs. Its name evokes a legend or later oral tradition, although its exact origin remains unclear in available sources.

Curçay-sur-Dive, a rural commune in the centre-west of France, is marked by an ancient occupation, as evidenced by the Gallo-Roman remains such as this bridge. In Roman times, this region, integrated with the Aquitaine Gaul, had access to essential communication channels to connect urban centres and facilitate exchanges. The bridge, now protected as historical monuments since a decree of 15 July 1980, represents a rare heritage of that time in the Poitou.

The commune, crossed by the Dive and its canal, also preserves other historical traces, such as medieval churches or a 14th century dungeon. However, the Queen White Bridge remains one of the few tangible testimonies of the Roman presence in this territory. Its inscription in heritage reflects its archaeological importance and its value in understanding local history.

Natural hazards, such as recurrent floods linked to the Dive, may have influenced the preservation or transformation of this monument over the centuries. Today, the bridge belongs to the commune and is the subject of special attention for its conservation, although details of its original use or any subsequent modifications are lacking in the sources consulted.

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