A Roman bridge across the Wye near Chepstow

The Mail Online has a report about the excavation in thick, and doubtless protective, river mud of the remains of a timber bridge constructed by the Romans across the river Wye just north of the site of the medieval and modern town of Chepstow. 

The remains were first discovered in 1911, but have since slipped from public consciousness and the site somewhat forgotten. Brief falls in the water level of the river have allowed the excavations to proceed.

The account of the investigation can be seen at The ancient bridge that once linked England and Wales

Assuming the timbers are what they are believed too be this adds to our knowledge of Roman Britain, not merely by adding a river crossing to the ever more detailed map of the province but also by hopefully yielding information about bridge construction and indeed of other timber structures in the period.