The six arched old Wye Bridge, a structure of sandstone faced with ashlar, was rebuilt in its entirety around the year 1490. In the years since then it has been substantially altered. Four arches remain much as originally built, one was rebuilt in 1684-5 due to siege damage, and another was rebuilt in the eighteenth century. All were altered in the widening of 1826 when pedestrian refuges were built on both the up and downstream sides at the top of cut-waters. The bridge had a defensive gateway similar to the one at Monmouth, but this was demolished in 1782. I took my photograph from the busy new bridge that replaced the old Wye Bridge and my composition benefitted from the inclusion of the cathedral in the background.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2
