MEM24696 - Medieval bridge in Simonsbath (Monument)
Summary
John Leland writes in 1543 that the bridge crossing the Barle in Simonsbath was constructed from wood.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
John Leland writes in 1543 that"there rennith at this place caullid Simonsbath a ryver betwixt to great morisch hilles in a depe botom, and ther is a bridge of woodde over this water." [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM8680 Monograph: Lauder, R.A.. 1993. Exmoor travellers. Alan Sutton Publishing Limited. 1st Edition. 2.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 7719 3909 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73NE |
| Civil Parish | EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Jul 10 2019 4:14PM
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