Monnow Bridge
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Monnow Bridge, in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval
View of the bridge looking north
Sketch by J. M. W. Turner, 1795
The bridge and gatehouse in 1818, drawn by Copley Fielding
Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse, c. 1866
River Monnow
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The River Monnow marks the England–Wales border for much of its 42 miles length. After flowing through southwest Herefordshire, England, and eastern Monmouthshire, Wales, its confluence with the River
Monnow Bridge
…importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 metres (1,600 ft) above its confluence with the River Wye. Monmouth had been a significant border settlement since the Roman occupation…
The Monnow Bridge in Monmouth
Upstream as seen from Priory Street, Monmouth
Elephant escaped from the mop fair as they were leaving Monmouth. St Thomas Church in the background (1930)