Postbridge Road Bridge - Postbridge, Devon, UK
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ashberry
N 50° 35.662 W 003° 54.676
30U E 435501 N 5605114
A stone road bridge over the East Dart River in Postbridge, built in 1772.
Waymark Code: WM15239
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/30/2021
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"LYDFORD POSTBRIDGE SX 67 NW 11/56 Road Bridge - GV II
Road bridge over East Dart river. Late C18. Granite rubble. 3-span round arches which have projecting keystone, central arch taller. Small triangular cutwaters. Cranked parapet with roughly shaped coping stones and slightly swept-out abutments. This bridge superceded the adjoining clapper bridge (q.v.) and was erected following the 2 acts of 1772 to turnpike the road between Tavistock and Moretonhampstead."
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Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Postbridge
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Road B 3212
Water or other terrain spanned: East Dart River
Construction Date: 1772
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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