Sunday, May 14, 2023

Wordless Wednesday - Clapper Bridge


 Old 1780s bridge at Postbridge, Dartmoor and known as New Bridge.


Much older bridge, thought to be 12th century! Tin was mined on the moors and carried by pack horses who crossed the clapper bridges to take it to Tavistock, an ancient stannary town.

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16 comments:

  1. stevebethereMay 16, 2023 at 10:27 PM

    Nice photos interesting too love the name Clapper Bridge :-)
    Have a claptastic week Jackie 👍

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  2. SandeeMay 16, 2023 at 10:46 PM

    I feel for the horses that had to pack that stuff to it's location. Beautiful old bridges.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week, Jackie. Big hug. ♥

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  3. messymimiMay 16, 2023 at 11:00 PM

    Wow, the old bridge certainly looks sturdy but scary. I'm not sure i'd make it across, but the new one is quite beautiful.

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  4. Brian's Home BlogMay 16, 2023 at 11:29 PM

    Those are both really pretty!

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  5. SuzanaMay 17, 2023 at 11:22 AM

    I love these old bridges, old but still present! And so embeded
    in the landscapes.
    Thank you Jackie for sharing these images.
    Happy WW and a fine week!😘❤️

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  6. My GBGV LifeMay 17, 2023 at 12:15 PM

    Old bridge looks pretty scary. We will take the new bridge.

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  7. KeaMay 17, 2023 at 12:23 PM

    Both of those bridges are amazing. I love how the 1780s one is considered "new". Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing!

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  8. csuhpat1May 17, 2023 at 4:01 PM

    Cool pics. Thanks for sharing them.

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  9. Veronica LeeMay 17, 2023 at 5:14 PM

    Both bridges are beautiful.

    Hugs and blessings, Jackie

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  10. carol l mckennaMay 17, 2023 at 6:22 PM

    Such history in those stones ~ awesome photos ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzMay 17, 2023 at 6:26 PM

    Wow, wow, wow! Twelfth century? Had to share with my husband who built so many bridges in his life.

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  12. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 17, 2023 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful photos. Mom is always amazed at the contruction of bridges - how they manage all their work is amazing.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  13. pilch92May 17, 2023 at 11:01 PM

    Great photos. How funny that is called the new bridge. :) XO

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  14. NatashaMay 18, 2023 at 3:15 PM

    Gosh! such stunning images and a historical story to boot. Loved it.
    Thanks for sharing Jackie. How are you?

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  15. Keith's RamblingsMay 19, 2023 at 2:01 PM

    Isn't Dartmoor wonderful? There was a clapper bridge beside my village pub in Sussex, and the locals always refered to the pub by its nickname, The Clappers

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  16. NatureFootstepMay 22, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    wow I love that kind of old bridges. So beautiful. :)

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