Stour Valley Way: White Mill Bridge, Sturminster Marshall Phone Case

Stour Valley Way: White Mill Bridge, Sturminster Marshall White Mill Bridge (Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne, Dorset, England) is believed to be the oldest bridge in the county of Dorset. Although the structure seen today probably dates from the 16th century, the timber pilings on which it is built have been carbon-dated to the 12th century, and there is documentary evidence relating to the building of a bridge on this site in 1175. A plaque on the side of the bridge reads as follows: ANY PERSON WILFULLY INJURING ANY PART OF THIS COUNTY BRIDGE WILL BE GUILTY OF FELONY AND UPON CONVICTION LIABLE TO BE TRANSPORTED FOR LIFE. Transportation of course relates to the practice of relocating convicted criminals and other persons deemed undes...