Coslany green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: Coslany, 'Coslany' may mean 'island with reeds'. In the 13th century this bridge consisted of two bridges which ran onto an island in the middle of the river. It may well have been a crossing point in Viking times.

Coslany refers to a historical crossing point over a river, potentially dating back to Viking times, and was significant as it comprised two bridges connecting via an island, facilitating important medieval trade and travel routes.