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Kings Square, BRISTOL, BS30 6HR

Standing on the bridge over the River Boyd looking north west toward Willsbridge, Hanham and Bristol. There is still some local industry.

Metal plate attached to stone post by the A431, in parish of BITTON (SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE District), Bath Road, opposite No. 116, junction with Tayman Ridge, West of river bridge, inset into wall, on North side of road. Erected by the Bristol turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- To Briftol 6 To Bath 6 MILES Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1116779 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1116779 Milestone Society National ID: GL_BRBA06.

The River Boyd rises near the M4 to the west of Tormarton and flows west then south to Wick then Bitton and joins the Avon a little over half a mile from here.

With a wall on the left and houses on the right, Clay Lane heads up Bitton Hill

The River Boyd is a relatively small watercourse, rising in the hills a few miles to the north and heading down to the Avon. However, it does have a history of causing flooding in the area. The original bridge was considered insecure and this new version was built in 1972. The river banks were also sculpted extensively with iron sheeting, along with a 'ski-jump' weir.

The village of North Stoke is seen halfway up the hill.

A handy seat for passers-by to use and admire the bridge railings. The planters provide some value.

Culverted, seen flowing downstream.

From the bridge carrying the A431 at Bitton. At one time the river carried raw effluent from the area into the River Avon just over half a mile to the south. Much cleaner now its condition then can hardly be imagined.

Linden Homes have attained the former mill site in Bitton - quite a catch at over seven hectares (17.29 acres) - but clearly haven't finished buying land yet.