Julia Martin Photography
Old packhorse bridge
I have photographed this old bridge over the River Avon before, but each time I learn something new about it's history. It was built in 1440 and rebuilt in 1728 from sandstone and has 'cut waters' built into the top, these are niches on either side for pedestrians to stand safely in while traffic passes-with todays traffic I certainly needed them when I crossed over, with camera and tripod aloft to avoid scratching then in the wall!
The importance of the bridge was demonstrated when the Home Guard constructed considerable defences here during World War II. The bridge is scheduled an ancient monument, and is grade ii listed.
Old packhorse bridge
I have photographed this old bridge over the River Avon before, but each time I learn something new about it's history. It was built in 1440 and rebuilt in 1728 from sandstone and has 'cut waters' built into the top, these are niches on either side for pedestrians to stand safely in while traffic passes-with todays traffic I certainly needed them when I crossed over, with camera and tripod aloft to avoid scratching then in the wall!
The importance of the bridge was demonstrated when the Home Guard constructed considerable defences here during World War II. The bridge is scheduled an ancient monument, and is grade ii listed.