Welsh Bridge, Stone arch bridge in Shrewsbury, England
Welsh Bridge is a five-arch road bridge built from Grinshill sandstone that crosses the River Severn in Shrewsbury, England. It carries vehicle traffic and has pedestrian walkways on both sides of the roadway.
The bridge was built between 1793 and 1795 by John Tilley and John Carline to replace an older medieval crossing that stood further downstream. The new structure gave the town a more solid passage over the Severn.
The bridge connects the Frankwell neighborhood to the town center, and locals cross it daily as part of their regular routes. On both sides, busy streets lead directly into the heart of the old town.
The bridge is easy to reach on foot from both sides of the river and sits close to the town center. As it carries active road traffic, pedestrians should stay on the walkways and be aware of vehicles, especially during busier parts of the day.
At the south end of the bridge, the words 'Commit No Nuisance' are carved into the stone parapet, a remnant from the 1790s. The inscription is still clearly visible today and stands as a reminder of how public conduct was once enforced through messages set in stone.
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