River Parrett Structures

Thorney Bridge

 

       
Bridge Name:   Thorney Bridge
No.:   25
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Description:    
“Where the Island called Midleton was I cannot find but Tourney lyeth sure on the West of Muchelney separated by the River Parrett and bounded on the other side by the River Ile, for the bridge by which men passe over Parrett unto Muchelneye is to this day called Thornybridge.”1
     
References:   1. Gerard’s Survey of Somerset, 1633