Respryn Bridge
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.
History
The current Respryn Bridge was built in the 15th century, replacing an earlier bridge over the River Fowey built around 1300. The bridge was on the old road from Bodmin to Looe. 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. 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. That same year, King Charles I crossed over the bridge. The bridge carries a through road, with the entrance of Lanhydrock House a short distance away.In 1969, Respryn Bridge became a Grade II* listed building. In 2006, the bridge was closed for a month after being struck by a lorry, causing thousands of pounds' worth of damage. In 2019, stone bollards were added to the entrance of the bridge, to prevent large vehicles from crossing the bridge.