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Medieval Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury
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Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury (image)
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The old St. George's Bridge is seen in its last years in this painting which dates from 1793-5. Its replacement, which survives today, can be seen under construction downstream. The new bridge spans the river from Frankwell to Cripplelode (now Bridge Str...
The old St. George's Bridge is seen in its last years in this painting which dates from 1793-5. Its replacement, which survives today, can be seen under construction downstream. The new bridge spans the river from Frankwell to Cripplelode (now Bridge Str...
The medieval Welsh Bridge had been built by c.1120. The western (Frankwell) end was protected by a stone gateway. On the bridge itself stood the Welsh Gate.