Oakery Clapper Bridge
N 50° 33.032 W 003° 59.079
30U E 430242 N 5600307
An ancient Granite Clapper Bridge
Waymark Code: WM17TZ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/15/2007
Views: 17
Oakery Clapper is a small clapper over the Blackabrook River. You will not be able to gain access to the bridge as it is in private property but it can be clearly seen from the nearby road bridge. Parking is available on the Princetown side of the bridge.
Clapper Bridges were built on Dartmoor from about 1400 to carry packhorse trade routes over rivers and streams. The bridges consist of one or more large slabs. When several slabs were required to cross a river then stone piers were built well clear of the water.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A current photo of the way mark would be good but is optional.