Ancient and modern bridges at Penmachno

Image: © Andy Waddington Taken: 1 Dec 2018

Although the ancient footbridge (nearer to the photographer) is labelled "Roman Bridge" on the map, the Ordnance Survey has chosen to use the gothic font indicating "other antiquity" rather than the sans serif font it uses for things actually dating from the Roman occupation, implying either doubt over its Romanness or certainty over its non-Romanness. It is certainly a bit old - and has fierce signs suggesting that one would be risking one's safety (or perhaps that of the bridge) if attempting to cross over it. It would certainly be a shame to cause its collapse, especially as there is a perfectly serviceable modern bridge just beyond. Assuming enough sense not to risk the crossing, the major danger here is from the nettles and tripping-hazard tree roots one must negotiate to get the photograph. The tripod has to sit well out into the water to get this view, too !

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