Save Our Bridge: Historic Milford Mill Bridge is Damaged Again
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The medieval Milford Mill Bridge is a Grade 1 Listed structure dating from the late 15th Century. English Heritage only awards this level of Grade to buildings and monuments officially regarded as being of national importance. Salisbury has 37 Grade 1 buildings and structures.
Milford Bridge lies on the route from the original walled city up to Henry II’s Clarendon Palace. In recent years it has suffered repeated damage from massive HGVs seeking a GPS-guided shortcut to and from the Southampton Road. Residents will, of course, be aware of the occasions that improbably large lorries have become wedged along Petersfinger. It is now graphically apparent that the refusal of the drivers of these vehicles to obey the clearly-signed weight restrictions is threatening the survival of our nationally important bridge.
The rapidly escalating problem of drivers breaking the law is compounded by the failure of the police to enforce the restrictions.
We therefore address our concerns and our requests to: Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner,Angus Macpherson, MBE; Councillor Bridget Wayman, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Highways.
We petition that the following measures be urgently implemented:
Vehicle weight restriction for Milford Mill Road to be cut to 3.5 tons
Police to enforce those weight restrictions
The extension of the 20 MPH limit to the east of the bridge. This restriction will have the further advantage of protecting pedestrians using the bridge
Placing of CCTV at Milford Bridge, and the possible placement of physical barriers at the start of Milford Mill Road if the above measures prove insufficient
Milford Bridge has graced our community for over 500-years. At a time of rapid change, it brings a profound sense of local attachment into our daily lives. Please support our campaign to protect this beautiful corner of England so that Milford Bridge will afford the same quiet contentment to the generations which follow us.
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Reached 250 supporters
March 14, 2019
March 12, 2019
Reaching one hundred signatures is a meaningful start that shows the community cares about the long-term future of our bridge. It is heartening to see that so many of you share the hope of protecting such a significant piece of our local history.
March 10, 2019
The quiet persistence of this movement reveals how many people value the history embedded in our local landscape. I have been spending my evenings documenting the latest traffic incidents to present a clearer picture of the danger facing the mill bridge. We are gathering the evidence necessary to ensure those in positions of authority can no longer overlook the damage being done to our heritage.
Reached 100 supporters
March 10, 2019
216 Comments
I have signed this but feel nothing will be done and yet again this is all a waste of people’s time! We have lived in Milford for 42 years and this has been constantly talked about but got nowhere! The Council just keep making it easier for cars, vans, lorries etc to use this cut through. They do not seem to have any concern for the bridge at all.
Sadly with Police resources stretched I can not see them being able to enforce the weight restriction 24/7. However a cctv solution would be easier to manage. The camera's could automatically issue a hefty fine, something Wiltshire council could manage & use the monies to restore & maintain this piece of heritage.
The road must be made physically impassable to large HGVs whilst allowing refuse lorries, home removals trucks and other larger vehicles fair and due access to local residents.
Although I am thousands of miles away, this bridge is dear to my heart. I would cross almost ever day to and from school as a child. I learned to fish from its wall crevices and wade beneath it. I hope it can be saved.
Last autumn I emailed the transport manager of an English company with images from my dash-cam of one of their articulated HGV's passing over this bridge. As expected I received no reply so it would appear that it is not only the drivers who are unconcerned.
Please prohibit lorries on this road(access only)to save our country lanes and ancient artefacts.
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Save Our Bridge: Historic Milford Mill Bridge is Damaged Again
Please Sign the Petition
The medieval Milford Mill Bridge is a Grade 1 Listed structure dating from the late 15th Century. English Heritage only awards this level of Grade to buildings and monuments officially regarded as being of national importance. Salisbury has 37 Grade 1 buildings and structures.
Milford Bridge lies on the route from the original walled city up to Henry II’s Clarendon Palace. In recent years it has suffered repeated damage from massive HGVs seeking a GPS-guided shortcut to and from the Southampton Road. Residents will, of course, be aware of the occasions that improbably large lorries have become wedged along Petersfinger. It is now graphically apparent that the refusal of the drivers of these vehicles to obey the clearly-signed weight restrictions is threatening the survival of our nationally important bridge.
The rapidly escalating problem of drivers breaking the law is compounded by the failure of the police to enforce the restrictions.
We therefore address our concerns and our requests to: Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner,Angus Macpherson, MBE; Councillor Bridget Wayman, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Highways.
We petition that the following measures be urgently implemented:
Vehicle weight restriction for Milford Mill Road to be cut to 3.5 tons
Police to enforce those weight restrictions
The extension of the 20 MPH limit to the east of the bridge. This restriction will have the further advantage of protecting pedestrians using the bridge
Placing of CCTV at Milford Bridge, and the possible placement of physical barriers at the start of Milford Mill Road if the above measures prove insufficient
Milford Bridge has graced our community for over 500-years. At a time of rapid change, it brings a profound sense of local attachment into our daily lives. Please support our campaign to protect this beautiful corner of England so that Milford Bridge will afford the same quiet contentment to the generations which follow us.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 14, 2019
March 12, 2019
Reaching one hundred signatures is a meaningful start that shows the community cares about the long-term future of our bridge. It is heartening to see that so many of you share the hope of protecting such a significant piece of our local history.
March 10, 2019
The quiet persistence of this movement reveals how many people value the history embedded in our local landscape. I have been spending my evenings documenting the latest traffic incidents to present a clearer picture of the danger facing the mill bridge. We are gathering the evidence necessary to ensure those in positions of authority can no longer overlook the damage being done to our heritage.
Reached 100 supporters
March 10, 2019
216 Comments
We live in one of the houses by the bridge and personally I think the 20mph limit is a waste of time as vehicles fly over the bridge, often meeting a car in the opposite direction . The barriers would be a far better solution|!
I have signed this but feel nothing will be done and yet again this is all a waste of people’s time! We have lived in Milford for 42 years and this has been constantly talked about but got nowhere! The Council just keep making it easier for cars, vans, lorries etc to use this cut through. They do not seem to have any concern for the bridge at all.
Sadly with Police resources stretched I can not see them being able to enforce the weight restriction 24/7. However a cctv solution would be easier to manage. The camera's could automatically issue a hefty fine, something Wiltshire council could manage & use the monies to restore & maintain this piece of heritage.
The road must be made physically impassable to large HGVs whilst allowing refuse lorries, home removals trucks and other larger vehicles fair and due access to local residents.
Although I am thousands of miles away, this bridge is dear to my heart. I would cross almost ever day to and from school as a child. I learned to fish from its wall crevices and wade beneath it. I hope it can be saved.
Last autumn I emailed the transport manager of an English company with images from my dash-cam of one of their articulated HGV's passing over this bridge. As expected I received no reply so it would appear that it is not only the drivers who are unconcerned.
Please prohibit lorries on this road(access only)to save our country lanes and ancient artefacts.
I agree
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We live in one of the houses by the bridge and personally I think the 20mph limit is a waste of time as vehicles fly over the bridge, often meeting a car in the opposite direction . The barriers would be a far better solution|!