| Respryn Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Respryn Bridge in 2009 | |
| Location | Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England |
| Coordinates | 50°26′25″N4°40′41″W / 50.4404°N 4.6780°W |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Respryn Bridge |
| Designated | 6 June 1969 |
| Reference no. | 1143087 |
  Location of Respryn Bridge in Cornwall | |
Respryn Bridge is a 15th-century granite and stone bridge over the River Fowey in the parish of Lanhydrock in Cornwall, England. The bridge is a Grade II* listed building.
The current Respryn Bridge was built in the 15th century, replacing an earlier bridge over the River Fowey built around 1300. [1] [2] The bridge was on the old road from Bodmin to Looe. [2] During the English Civil War, the bridge was used a strategic crossing point between Lanhydrock and Boconnoc, who were on opposing sides in the conflict. [1] [3] The bridge was initially held by Roundheads led by Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, but was captured by Cavaliers led by Sir Richard Grenville, 1st Baronet in 1644. [4] That same year, King Charles I crossed over the bridge. [1] The bridge carries a through road, with the entrance of Lanhydrock House a short distance away. [5]
In 1969, Respryn Bridge became a Grade II* listed building. [2] In 2006, the bridge was closed for a month after being struck by a lorry, causing thousands of pounds' worth of damage. [3] In 2019, stone bollards were added to the entrance of the bridge, to prevent large vehicles from crossing the bridge. [6]
The current Respryn Bridge is constructed from granite and stone, and has five arches. [1] [2] Only the central arch is original to the bridge; the other four were added later, [2] and the two arches on the western side are the newest. [1] The bridge is 40 metres (130 feet) long, and has a width of 3 m (9.8 ft). [2] The central arch has a span of 15 ft (4.6 m). [3]
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