2015

SO5012 : The Monnow Bridge

taken 9 years ago, near to Monmouth/Trefynwy, Monmouthshire/Sir Fynwy, Wales

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The Monnow Bridge
The Monnow Bridge
The bridge over the river Monnow in Monmouth was built circa 1270 as a town defence. It is the only surviving medieval bridge in Britain with the gate tower standing on the bridge. The gatehouse has served as a toll-house, guard room, gaol and dwelling house.

Creative Commons Licence [Some Rights Reserved]   © Copyright Ralph Tucker and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Public buildings and spaces Roads, Road transport City, Town centre Primary Subject: Bridge
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Images shortlisted for POTY, 2015 Automatic Clusters: · Monmouth [1229] · Monnow [556] · Town [276] · House [250] · Monnow Bridge [179] · River Monnow [137] Title Clusters: · The Monnow Bridge [4] ·
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SO5012, 1511 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Ralph Tucker   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 9 December, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 9 December, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 5045 1250 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:48.5357N 2:43.2061W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 5051 1246
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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