Old Weir Bridge

[1] It is a twin arch bridge made of stone.

[2] The actual age of the bridge is unclear, but believed to date back to the sixteenth century.

A 1780 Fisher print of the bridge shows it already had fallen into a state of disrepair by the late 1700s.

[3] The bridge quickly became, (and remains) a popular trip for tourist who use the swift current to propel narrow boats down the inlet.

[1][4] The bridge survived the devastating floods of September 1867, when local houses, including Dinis Cottage, and other wooden structures were washed away.

The Old Weir Bridge in a dated drawing.
A modern view of the bridge, showing recent repairs. The high-water mark can be seen on the central column.