Oakery Clapper Bridge
N 50° 33.032 W 003° 59.079
30U E 430242 N 5600307
An ancient Granite Clapper Bridge on Dartmoor, Devon UK
Waymark Code: WM1P5Z
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/14/2007
Views: 39
Oakery Clapper is a small clapper over the Blackabrook River. You will not be able to gain access to the bridge as it is in private property but it can be clearly seen from the nearby road bridge. Parking is available on the Princetown side of the bridge.
Clapper Bridges were built on Dartmoor from about 1400 to carry packhorse trade routes over rivers and streams. The bridges consist of one or more large slabs. When several slabs were required to cross a river then stone piers were built well clear of the water.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Oakery Farm, Princetown, Devon UK
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Road between Princetown and Two Bridges
Water or other terrain spanned: Blackabrook River
Architect/Builder: Not listed
Construction Date: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Post one photo of the bridge that is a different view from the one on the page and describe your visit. Add any additional information that you may have about this bridge. A GPSr photo is NOT required.