Greystone Bridge
N 50° 36.012 W 004° 18.415
30U E 407509 N 5606182
An ancient bridge across the River Tamar.
Waymark Code: WM3C9T
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/14/2008
Views: 5
On 27th of December 1439 Bishop Lacy granted an Indulgence of 40 days to all penitents contributing towards the building of Greystone Bridge. Horsebridge which is 14 miles down stream was paid for in a similar fashion and is a twin of Greystone bridge indicating that they both enjoyed the services of the same architect. The fact that these two bridges were being built simultaneously must mean someone important in the area was the patron. It is thought that this person would have been one of the Abbots of Tavistock who had large estates in the area between the two bridges.
The roadway was 10ft wide at the time it was built and remains the same to this day. The bridge is still used by the largest of vehicles. Unfortunately the bridge has been damaged by lorries on several occasions. The approaches have been altered recently and one can hope this will solve the problem.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Road Bridge
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Bridge crosses the River Tamar.
Date constructed: 1439
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: B3362 Launceston to Tavistock road
Location:
On the border between Cornwall and Devon.
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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