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Tarr Steps, Somerset

Tarr Steps is a mediæval clapper bridge across the River Barle on Exmoor, Somerset. There are 17 spans across 55yds. The largest slab is over 8ft long and is about 5ft wide. Its age is unknown, as several theories claim that Tarr Steps dates from the Bronze Age but others date them from around AD 1400. It is within the council area of Somerset.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1247822.

Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.077153,-3.6176614
Grid Reference: SS 8677 3211
Civil Parish: Dulverton CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 304831
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tarr_Steps,_Somerset_304831

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