St George's Bridge

[1] In 1539 John Leland described it as follows:[2] ... the greatest, fayrest and highest upon the streame is the Welsh Bridge having 6 great Arches of Stone, soe called because it is the Way out of the Towne into Walles.

This Bridge standeth on the West Syde of the Towne, and hath at the one End of it a great Gate to enter by into the Towne, and at the other End towardes Wales a might strong Towre to prohibit Enimies to enter into the Bridge.The bridge was variously described as Walshebrugge (in 1336), and Walshemanne's brigge (in 1351).

[3] The Welsh Bridge however was built about 80 yards (73m) further downstream, connecting Barker Street (at what was Cripple Lode Gate) with Frankwell.

Only one dry arch of the old St George's Bridge now remains, on the Frankwell side.

It is also given to the (CofE) church in Frankwell, which is within walking distance of the Welsh Bridge/site of St George's Bridge.