Barle Bridge, Medieval stone bridge in Dulverton, England
Barle Bridge is a five-span stone structure crossing the River Barle with distinctive double arch rings facing downstream and single rings on the upstream side. The local stone construction shows the skill of medieval masonry work.
The bridge was built in medieval times at an existing ford crossing and underwent repairs in 1624 and an extension by John Stone in 1819. These interventions show how the structure was maintained across centuries.
The structure shows how medieval builders worked with local stone and traditional techniques that are still visible today. These methods shaped how the community crossed the river for centuries.
The bridge carries the B3222 road and functions as the main crossing point for the Dulverton area. Visitors can walk across it or view it from the riverbanks below.
A carved stone tablet on the outer parapet displays inscriptions recording both the 1624 repairs and the 1819 extension work. This carved record remains one of the few visible reminders of those distant building campaigns.
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