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## Wenfordbridge, Cornwall
Wenfordbridge, a hamlet on the western edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, derives its name from a granite bridge spanning the River Camel. In 1834, the Bodmin and Wadebridge Railway extended to Wenfordbridge, primarily transporting sea sand for agricultural use, along with granite and china clay from local quarries. Passenger services ceased in 1967, and the line closed in 1983, but the route now forms part of the Camel Trail, a recreational path for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. (en.wikipedia.org)
In 1939, renowned potter Michael Cardew purchased the former Wenford Inn and converted it into a pottery, producing earthenware and stoneware. After his death in 1983, his son, Seth Cardew, continued the tradition until 2005, when he relocated to Spain. (lovelycornwall.neocities.org)
The bridge at Wenfordbridge, constructed in the 19th century and rebuilt after a flood in 1847, is a Grade II listed structure. It features two misshapen dressed stone arches supported by granite cutwaters, with a refuge on the north side. (thewrennreport.co.uk)
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