Since it was first built, the bridge had a hermitage and chapel attached so that travellers could pray for safe passage over the bridge or to give thanks for a safe crossing. Another chapel in the town lent its name to The Guild of St Andrew and St Mary Magdelene which was formed in 1452 to repair the bridge and to maintain the chapel after which it was named.
The bridge has always had a hermitage and chapel attached since its creation, offering travelers a place to pray for safe passage or express gratitude for crossing safely. The town's other chapel inspired the formation of The Guild of St Andrew and St Mary Magdelene in 1452, which was responsible for maintaining the bridge and the chapel it was named after.