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Since 1851 there was the linking bridge between Battersea to Chelsea, but the present Grade II listed structure (bridge) was built in 1937.
By chance, the site selected for the bridge is known to be the same crossing point used by Julius Caesar in 54 BC.
During the excavation for the first bridge between Chelsea and Battersea Park, an enormous number of roman and Celtic relics, skeletons, and weapons were found by workmen at that site
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The most important relic was a stunning bronze shield dubbed 'The Battersea Shield' one of the important relics made from several pieces of bronze sheeting riveted together and decorated with 27 enamel studs found there which is currently on display in the Museum of London.
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