Shrewsbury Bridge

"http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/shropshire/4787950.stm
Town's medieval bridge unearthed
Archaeologists have been revealing details about the discovery of a
medieval
bridge in Shropshire.
The discovery was made as contractors dug up the site of a new
entertainments complex in Shrewsbury.

The bridge, known as St George's Bridge, once acted as a gateway to
the town
from Wales and was in existence during the 15th Century.

Talks are under way with contractors to work out the best way of
giving
people the chance to view the site.

The bridge is thought to be one of three medieval fortified gates in
the
country.

Councillor Peter Nutting of Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council
said the
site had to be recorded and protected.

"When we obtained planning permission for the new entertainment venue
it was
known the potential for exciting archaeological revelations was high.

"This is an important discovery that tells us more about our town's
fascinating history."

It is thought that future King of England, Henry Tudor, used the
bridge in
1485 to enter England from Wales on his way to the battle at Bosworth.


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Published: 2006/03/08 20:53:46 GMT

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My thoughts: Is Shrewsbury not a little northerly if you land at
Milford Haven or did he want to avoid the M4 tolls?