Salter's Bridge

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The next crossing is Salter's Bridge, it dates back to the 13th century.
It is a Grade 1 listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
There are two arches, round on the right, pointed on the left.

After 1018mm of rain this is the view:


It is a credit to the builders that it has survived 1000 years.


This is the dowstream side, two round arches.


Originally it was only 7 foot wide it has been widened but is still single track.
You can see here underneath the original three ribbed arch bridge and the widening.

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