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HER Number:MDV93360
Name:Ponsworthy Splash, Clapper Bridge

Summary

Clapper bridge, crossing stream immediately north of the ford now known as"The Splash". Probably C18 or early C19. Granite. A small footbridge of 2 spans, having a rough central pier.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 700 737
Map Sheet:SX77SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWidecombe in the Moor
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CLAPPER BRIDGE (Constructed, XVII to XIX - 1700 AD to 1899 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 2013, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV350786.


English Heritage, 2013, National Heritage List for England (National Heritage List for England). SDV350785.

WIDECOMBE-IN- PONSWORTHY SX 77 SW THE-MOOR 6/243 Forder Bridge -GV II
Clapper bridge, crossing stream immediately north of the ford now known as "The Splash". Probably C18 or early C19. Granite. A small footbridge of 2 spans, having a rough central pier. Top of bridge, which is just over 2 metres wide, is composed of 4 large flat stones.
Listing NGR: SX7001873782

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350785National Heritage List for England: English Heritage. 2013. National Heritage List for England. Historic Houses Register. Digital.
SDV350786Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2013. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #109660 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV29999Related to: 3 Forder Cottages and old Forge, Ponsworthy (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Dec 3 2013 3:06PM