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Respryn Bridge is a multi-span stone bridge that crosses the River Fowey near Lostwithiel in Cornwall. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of medieval bridge engineering in the county, constructed to facilitate river crossing at a strategically significant location. The structure comprises multiple arches built in stone and has been substantially altered and rebuilt over subsequent centuries, particularly during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, reflecting changing approaches to bridge maintenance and road improvement. The bridge remains a functionally important crossing point and a material testament to medieval communications infrastructure in Cornwall.
Multi-span bridge known as Respryn Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006701. View the official record →
Respryn Bridge is a multi-span stone bridge that crosses the River Fowey near Lostwithiel in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006701.
Multi-span bridge known as Respryn Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006701.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crewel Cross, at No Man's Land (4.5 km), Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew (5.3 km), Medieval wayside cross 300m NW of Trevorry Farm (5.9 km).
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