Plym Bridge

Plym Bridge is a narrow road bridge that crosses the River Plym, located partly within the City of Plymouth. It dates from around the 18th century and is built on earlier piers. The bridge is constructed of killas rubble and features five semi-circular arches with slightly recessed arch rings. There are cutwaters on both the upstream and downstream sides of the piers. The parapets have chamfered granite coping stones and are splayed out at either end over the abutments. Historical records indicate that a bridge has existed at this location since at least 1238, serving as part of the main road from Tavistock to Plympton. The springing of the earlier arches can be seen just above water level.