Cotehele Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
N 50° 29.411 W 004° 13.582
30U E 413007 N 5593852
This arched bridge crosses a stream just before it enters the tidal River Tamar.
Waymark Code: WM3C25
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/12/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 7

This bridge was built by one of the Earls of Mount Edgecombe. It looks medieval but is much young. The bridge has two arches which may seem extreme for such a small stream. However when the tide comes in on the nearby River Tamar the whole area floods and this pretty bridge comes in to its own.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Road bridge

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The bridge crosses a tidal stream.


Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unclassified road to Cotehele house and quay.

Location:
Cotehele, Nr St Dominick, Cornwall


Length of bridge: Not listed

Height of bridge: Not listed

Date constructed: Not listed

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