Wycoller in winter time

Wycoller in winter time
Wycoller in winter time
Wycoller in winter time
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Wycoller in winter time
Wycoller
In the foreground is the 'Clapper Bridge'. This is in a distinctive style, comprising large stone slabs supported on piers. In John Bentley's "Portrait of Wycoller", 1975, he ranks it as 'one of the most interesting early bridges in England'. He suggests that it originally had two slabs, supported by a central pillar, but at some time in the 19th century, the slab on the hall side was split, resulting in there being three slabs and an extra pier. Beyond can be seen the 'packhorse bridge'. This bridge is reputed to date from the 13th century, though in the view of John Bentley (Portrait of Wycoller. 1975), it may be much later. It is grade II* listed and the listing description offer a date of 17th century 'or earlier'. The voussoirs, or arch shaped stones extend the full width of the bridge.
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