Quick Bridge, near Cornwood, Devon UK
N 50° 25.809 W 003° 59.095
30U E 430046 N 5586922
A granite bridge on the boarder of South West Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM8F3X
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/24/2010
Views: 2
This bridge is set over a river, (possibly called Headon Brook) the bridge carries traffic from the Lee Moor area to Ivybridge, many lorries travel this route due to the nearby clayworks.
The bridge has an inscription:
“This bridge erected at the cost of William Mackworth Praed Esquire
was accepted by Devon County Council”
The bottom of the plaque was buried in tarmac.
Length of bridge: 10m
Height of bridge: 6m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: River
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Road between Lee Moor and Ivybridge.
Location: Cornwood, Ivybridge, Devon UK
Date constructed: Not listed
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