Clapper bridge at Brookfoot: side view
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Clapper bridge at Brookfoot: side view
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 8 May 2016
Most clapper bridges (simple spans of stone slabs) are quite ancient, but this one is thought only to date from the 17th century, probably reconstructed c1845. The bridge spans the Oil Mill Beck and is grade 2 listed (list entry 1119686). The steel handrail is obviously a modern addition. The tree branches were probably washed downstream in the floods of winter 2015/16. See also Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.844239
Longitude
-1.628815