Abbey Bridge, Tavistock
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 32.946 W 004° 08.610
30U E 418986 N 5600309
A granite bridge in Tavistock Devon UK
Waymark Code: WM1PRW
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 48

There is a plaque on the bridge which says:
Abbey Bridge.
A medieval bridge here to serve Tavistock Abbey it was replaced in 1763 to accommodate the new turnpike road system, this bridge was widened in 1860 to carry the increased traffic following the opening of the Great Western Railway Station nearby.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Tavistock Devon UK

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: A386

Water or other terrain spanned: River Tavy

Architect/Builder: Not listed

Construction Date: Not listed

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