Why is Whitchurch Bridge still a privately-owned Toll Bridge?
When the first Whitchurch Bridge was built in the 18th century it was quite common for Bridges and roads to be funded and built privately under private Acts of Parliament, with Tolls being charged for using them. Most have passed into public ownership, and there are now just eleven ancient Bridges that remain privately-owned and Tolled, of which the best known is probably Clifton Suspension Bridge.
