The old stone sheep dipping bridge over the River Ogmore near Marthyr Mawr in Bridgend County Borough bridge holes were to push the sheep

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The dipping bridge was used by local farmers to push the sheep into the river to wash away tics and any other infestations the sheep may be carrying.

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Size: 8118px × 5326px
Location: Merthyr Mawr Bridgend South Wales Wales UK
Photo credit: © Freespiritarchitecture / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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