Chiselcombe Bridge HM - Watersmeet Walk, Lynmouth, Devon, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 51° 13.614 W 003° 49.094
30U E 442865 N 5675375
This bridge is a replacement after the original was washed away in the horrific floods of 1952.
Waymark Code: WMX51X
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/28/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member MeerRescue
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The plaque on the bridge reads:

'THE NATIONAL TRUST
CHISELCOMBE BRIDGE

This bridge was built from public subscriptions
to the North Devon and West Somerset Flood
Relief Fund after the destruction of the
ancient bridge in the flood of 15 August 1952.
It was declared open by The Earl Fortescue K.G.
22 September 1957'

The Watersmeet paths run on either side of the river and make a wonderful riverside walk.
Type of Historic Marker: Stone Plaque

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: North Devon and West Somerset Flood Relief Fund

Age/Event Date: 09/22/1957

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