Abbey Bridge Tavistock
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 32.940 W 004° 08.611
30U E 418985 N 5600298
A substantial granite bridge over the Tavy in Tavistock
Waymark Code: WM16G2
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/31/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Grimspound and Jem
Views: 28

This is the site of a mediaeval bridge which used to serve the Abbey. It was replaced in 1763 to accommodate the new turnpike road system; this bridge was widened in 1860 to carry increased traffic following the opening of the Great Western Railway station nearby.
The River Tavy is known to be the fastest rising river, although I haven't seen it myself I have been told the river reaches to top of the banks after a very heavy rainfall on Dartmoor.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed

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