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 | |
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| Coordinates | 51.1067°N 3.651°W |
| Carries | Unclassified road |
| Crosses | River Barle |
| Heritage status | Grade II* listed building |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| No. of spans | Six |
| Piers in water | Five |
| History | |
| Construction end | 19th 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]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Withypool Bridge. |
- Historic England. "Withypool Bridge at NGR SS 8452 (1057969)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- "MSO8671 - New Bridge, Withypool". Exmoor Historic Environment Record. Exmoor National Park. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- Historic England. "New Bridge (35757)". PastScape. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
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