Wilton Bridge is one of the three Grade 1 Listed structures that cross the River Wye. It was begun in 1597, completed in 1600, strengthened in 1914, widened on the north side in 1939 and restored in 1993. It comprises six rounded arches each with three flat ribs below, made of sandstone. There are cutwaters on the north (upstream side) and on the south (downstream side, seen above), the latter being splayed at the top to form angular pedestrian refuges. The central refuge features a tall sundial of 1718 with a gnomon on each face and an eroded inscription. My photograph was taken after the recent floodwaters had subsided and the only remaining evidence is the silt colouring of the bridge supports and the bankside grass and leaves.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Sony DSC-RX100
