What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Abbey Bridge A mediaeval bridge here served Tavistock Abbey It was replaced in 1733 to accommodate the new turnpike road system this bridge was widened in 1860 to carry increased traffic following the opening of the Great Western Railway station nearby Recorded plaque organisation: Devon County Council.
Abbey Bridge, originally a medieval structure serving Tavistock Abbey, was replaced in 1733 to support the expanding turnpike road system and later widened in 1860 to handle increased traffic due to the nearby Great Western Railway station.
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Photo: Nigel Cox on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0