Withypool Bridge

The Withypool Bridge is an arch bridge that carries a small road over the River Barle at Withypool in Somerset, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

Withypool Bridge
Coordinates51.1067°N 3.651°W / 51.1067; -3.651
CarriesUnclassified road
CrossesRiver Barle
Heritage statusGrade II* listed building
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialStone
No. of spansSix
Piers in waterFive
History
Construction end19th century
Withypool Bridge
Location of Withypool Bridge within Exmoor

The red sandstone bridge was built in the 19th century.[1] It replaced an earlier bridge 100 metres (330 ft) upstream of the current site and is therefore shown on some maps as "New Bridge".[2][3]

The bridge was restored in 1866 and again in 1983.[1]

References

  1. Historic England. "Withypool Bridge at NGR SS 8452 (1057969)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  2. "MSO8671 - New Bridge, Withypool". Exmoor Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  3. Historic England. "New Bridge (35757)". PastScape. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
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