The bridge over the canal at Tower Hill was similar but wider if I remember correctly.
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Oops yeah ! Thanks Lyn. Viv.
SteveBhx
master brummie
Taken from the listing at Historic England
ALDRIDGE ROAD 1. 5104 Perry Bar B42 Perry Bridge (formerly listed as Packhorse Bridge) SP 09 SE 3/1 25.4.52 II 2. "C18 refurbishing of a medieval bridge. Stone, four segmental arches 2 of them over the River Tame and the outer 2 over the paths either side of the river. Three cutwaters, one in the middle of the river and one at either bank and further cutwaters on the causeway continuation of the bridge on the north bank.
ALDRIDGE ROAD 1. 5104 Perry Bar B42 Perry Bridge (formerly listed as Packhorse Bridge) SP 09 SE 3/1 25.4.52 II 2. "C18 refurbishing of a medieval bridge. Stone, four segmental arches 2 of them over the River Tame and the outer 2 over the paths either side of the river. Three cutwaters, one in the middle of the river and one at either bank and further cutwaters on the causeway continuation of the bridge on the north bank.
That’s cleared up a question I had about this Bridge. I couldn’t imagine it was always called the ZigZag Bridge - I think it was a term which started in use in the 1700s. Another question: did it have the passing places when it was Packhorse Bridge ?
I’ve added the name to the title of this thread for future references/searches. Viv.
I’ve added the name to the title of this thread for future references/searches. Viv.
SteveBhx
master brummie
Yes this was to allow the pedestrians a refuge when a cart came past.
Unusual to see so many schoolboys altogether on the bridge. From a nearby school ? Or a school trip to visit the Bridge ? Viv.
