The Roman Bridge: Castle Coombe

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The Roman Bridge: Castle Coombe

Image: © Pam Brophy Taken: 23 Aug 2005

At the south end of the village is this one-sided bridge, often known as the 'Roman Bridge' but properly known as 'Smart's Bridge', the Roman name originating from a local story involving the ghost of a Roman centurion.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.490821
Longitude
-2.229813