Wadebridge Bridge, Cornwall UK
N 50° 31.054 W 004° 50.052
30U E 369969 N 5597785
A long stone bridge in Cornwall UK
Waymark Code: WM40C6
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/16/2008
Views: 7
This 17 span bridge at Wadebridge was built in 1460, originally to provide drovers and shepherds with easier access to the market.
The construction and history of the bridge, which has been of immense importance to the development and expansion of the town, has changed over the centuries to accommodate increasing traffic and European weight laws and restrictions.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Wadebridge Cornwall
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Road in the centre of the town.
Water or other terrain spanned: River Camel
Architect/Builder: Reverend Thomas Lovibond
Construction Date: 1468
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