Tarr Steps, Stone clapper bridge in Exmoor National Park, England
The Tarr Steps spans 55 meters across the River Barle with 17 granite slabs weighing up to two tons each, forming a medieval crossing point.
The bridge construction dates between 1000 BCE and 1400 CE, with its Celtic name 'Tarr' meaning causeway indicating ancient origins in the region.
Local stories tell of the devil building the bridge and claiming it as a sunbathing spot until a local parson negotiated free passage for villagers.
Visitors access the bridge via marked footpaths from the main car park on B3223 road, with disabled parking and refreshment facilities near the structure.
Each granite slab of the bridge carries a specific number for precise repositioning when floods wash sections downstream, ensuring accurate reconstruction.
Location: Somerset
GPS coordinates: 51.07716,-3.61767
Latest update: December 5, 2025 10:40
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