Medieval Bridges David Harrison considers one of the greatest but most underrated achievements of the medieval world: the hundreds of bridges that defined the British communication system up to the 19th century. David Harrison | Published in History Today Volume 54 Issue 11 November 2004 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Medieval Popular articles Euripides’ Lost Plays What Makes Good Historical Fiction?