![]() Modern bridge over the River Thames at Oxford |
River Thames Crossing (AD600-900) Archaeologists have found an early Anglo-Saxon river crossing at the River Thames. At this time the river covered a wider area than today, having several small islands in its channel. During the seventh century, a stone surface was laid on one of these islands to help with crossing the river. Evidence of cattle hoof prints also suggests the river crossing was used for moving cattle. Later a wooden bridge was constructed at the crossing. This bridge has been dated to the mid-ninth century (AD850). |