Tarr Steps, Clapper bridge across River Barle, Exmoor, Somerset, England, UK
The Tarr Steps are a medieval clapper bridge across the River Barle in the Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England.[1] They are located in a National Nature Reserve about miles (4 km) south east of Withypool and 4 miles (6 km) north west of Dulverton. A typical clapper bridge construction, the bridge possibly dates to around 1000 BC. The stone slabs weigh up to 1-2 tons apiece. According to local legend, they were placed by the devil to win a bet. The bridge is 180 feet (55 m) long and has 17 spans.[2] It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1][3]
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Location: Exmoor, Somerset, England, UK
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