Stone Bridge, Meldon Reservoir, Devon UK
N 50° 41.805 W 004° 02.855
30U E 426014 N 5616626
A stone footbridge at the southern end of Meldon Reservoir.
Waymark Code: WM27P9
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/18/2007
Views: 30
This stone footbridge was built when the reservoir was built in 1972 especially for hikers to access the moor. It also serves the round reservoir walk. A rather unusual footbridge as it is so wide; it looks like it was built for other purposes but at the north end of the bridge walkers have to turn sharply right as there is a cliff. It is clear only walkers could get around the corner.
Length of bridge: 8 paces
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: hikers
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
West Okement River
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Round reservoir trail
Location:
Meldon Reservoir, Meldon, Okehampton Devon UK
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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