Gunnislake New Bridge, Cornwall
N 50° 31.730 W 004° 12.750
30U E 414061 N 5598133
Gunnislake New Bridge, a quaint old bridge between Cornwall and Devon.
Waymark Code: WM38E1
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/25/2008
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The New Bridge at Gunnislake dates from the first twenty years of the 16th century. It was built by Sir Piers Edgecumbe who was Lord of Cotehele from 1492-1539. It is believed that it was built during this period. Gunnislake New Bridge was the last road bridge across the River Tamar before the sea. This lasted until 1961 when a road bridge was built at Saltash.
The bridge is built of moorstone or granite with arches of 21 feet. The roadway was 12 feet wide in 1809 and is the same today.
During the English Civil War there was a bit of a skirmish at Newbridge. on the 20th July 1644. The Parliamentarians and the Royalist fought over bridge, it being the main route into SE Cornwall. The Parliamentarians side lost 40 men and won the day, and the Royalist side losing 200 men killed or taken prisoner.
Length of bridge: 182 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Road traffic
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Tamar, joining Devon with Cornwall.
Date constructed: Early 16th century
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: A390
Location:
Gunnislake
Height of bridge: Not listed
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