Close Up Detail of the Stonework and Construction of Taddiport Bridge Over the River Torridge.


Close up detail of stonework and iron plate dated 1911 attached to a strengthening tie rod on Taddiport Bridge. Taddiport Bridge was probably built in the 13th century and originally known as Town Bridge. This is one of the town’s original bridges. It is a Grade 2 listed building with three arches of different heights. There are toll houses at each end.


Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Taddiport Bridge, Great Torrington, Devon, England.
Photo credit: © John Insull / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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