ST.SAUL’S BRIDGE 1814 Witham, Essex William Cubitt HEW1362 TL824 139
This simple Regency bridge is similar to William Cubitt’s two earlier bridges at Brent Eleigh 1813 and at Clare 1814. It is marked by the iron works Ransome & Son, Ipswich. William Cubitt had a distinguished career, earning the presidency of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a knighthood. This single span of 18’ on the B1018 carries the road over the River Brain. It has been upgraded and repaired over the years and in 1955 a footpath was added to the SW side with an inappropriate brick parapet and concrete arch which hides that side of the old bridge.
To find the bridge take the road to Malden (not marked as B1018) and look for the "Weak Bridge" sign this side of the bridge or Saul's Close on the far side.