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The Stone Bridge, Shrewsbury
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English Bridge, Shrewsbury (image)
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There were in fact two bridges in the vicinity of the present English Bridge. From Wyle Cop to Coleham Island (as it was until the 19th Century) was the Stone Bridge. From Coleham Island to the Abbey stood the Monks bridge. The combined length, given tha...
There were in fact two bridges in the vicinity of the present English Bridge. From Wyle Cop to Coleham Island (as it was until the 19th Century) was the Stone Bridge. From Coleham Island to the Abbey stood the Monks bridge. The combined length, given tha...
The Stone Bridge dated from the 12th century or earlier. Towards its centre stood the Stone Gate where tolls were collected and which contained a prison.