Landacre Bridge, Medieval road bridge in Withypool and Hawkridge, England
Landacre Bridge is a stone structure spanning the River Barle in Somerset, built with multiple arches and traditional masonry methods from the medieval period. The crossing links Withypool to grazing lands to the north and has carried traffic for centuries.
The bridge was built in medieval times to connect Withypool with surrounding communities and served as an important crossing point for local trade. Its enduring importance earned it Grade II* listed status and scheduled monument designation.
Local residents maintain oral traditions and stories about the bridge, which has served as a meeting point for generations of Somerset inhabitants.
The bridge is easily reached from the road and serves as a good starting point for walks through the Barle Valley. Visitors should take care as surfaces can be slippery when wet and the riverbanks are steep.
The bridge displays tool marks from stonemasons who shaped it hundreds of years ago and these marks remain visible on the stone surfaces. Close examination of the stonework reveals the handwork of medieval craftspeople.
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