| Respryn Bridge | |
| Coordinates: | 50.4404°N -4.678°W |
| Location: | Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England |
| Designation1: | Grade II* |
| Designation1 Offname: | Respryn Bridge |
| Designation1 Date: | 6 June 1969 |
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] 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.[3] 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.[4]
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. In 2019, stone bollards were added to the entrance of the bridge, to prevent large vehicles from crossing the bridge.[5]
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 40m (130feet) long, and has a width of .[2] The central arch has a span of .[6]