The Lion Bridge

The Lion Bridge, built in 1775 by John Adam, is a Grade I listed structure located on The Peth. It is constructed of ashlar and features three arches along with a smaller land arch. On each side of the bridge, there are polygonal lookouts and a corbelled arcade leading to a crenellated parapet. The east side of the bridge is adorned with a cast lead sculpture of the Percy Lion, while a unicorn, symbolizing Scotland, is said to have once been on the west side. The bridge has curved approach parapets with closely set petrified stockade over a round section string and circular end piers. The lookouts include blind arrow slits with hood moulds and merlons in the crenellations. On the central die of the west side, there is a rough engraving that reads "Foxy's Leap Au 12 1867," which commemorates the escape of a militia man. The spandrels of the arches over the river contain circular panels with blind shields, and the panel supporting the lion features three long shields linked by swags on the river side.