Chagford Bridge

Chagford Bridge is a road bridge over the River Teign, dating from the 16th or 17th century. It features voussoirs and cutwaters made of granite ashlar, while the rest of the structure is built from granite stone rubble. The bridge has three arches that are plain vaults, rising to barely perceptible points, with soffit-chamfered hoodmoulds above the voussoirs. The central arch is slightly taller than the others, and the cutwaters are relatively narrow with pointed ends that extend up to the parapet, creating small refuges. The abutments are chamfered back to the river banks and also rise to the parapet. At road level, there is a band of dressed stone that ramps up to the center of the bridge, and the parapet features plain flat coping. This bridge is noted for its attractive design. Historical records indicate a bridge was mentioned at this location in 1224, and a bridge, possibly this one, was repaired by the parish between 1560 and 1592. If it dates from the 16th century, it may be the bridge referred to by Leland. The bridge is also designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.