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HER Number:MDV106066
Name:Clapper Bridge over the Aller Brook

Summary

A documentary reference of 1790 to the 'putting up a bridge att Comston' may refer to the clapper bridge over the Aller Brook at SX675718.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 675 718
Map Sheet:SX67SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHolne
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHOLNE

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CLAPPER BRIDGE (Constructed, XVIII - 1790 AD to 1790 AD)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

The 1880s-1890s map shows a trackway cross the brook at this point.


Ordnance Survey, 2014, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV355681.

Foot Bridge marked.


Greeves, T. + Stanbrook, E., Apr 2013, Combestone Farm, Holne, Devon. A History, 29 (Report - non-specific). SDV356154.

A documentary reference of August 1790 to 'puting up a bridge att Comstone' at a cost of 2 shillings may have been the clapper bridge over the Aller Brook at SX675718.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV355681Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #65491 ]
SDV356154Report - non-specific: Greeves, T. + Stanbrook, E.. Apr 2013. Combestone Farm, Holne, Devon. A History. A4 Comb Bound. 29.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7100 - Holne Moor Survey

Date Last Edited:Feb 19 2014 1:40PM