Clapper Bridge Postbridge Devon by laine

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11-SEP-2014

Clapper Bridge Postbridge Devon

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The Clapper Bride at Postbridge on Dartmoor, Devon
It was first recorded in 1380 and was built to facilitate the transportation of Dartmoor tin by pack horses to the stannary town of Tavistock

the word 'clapper' derives ultimately from an Anglo-Saxon word, cleaca, meaning 'bridging the stepping stones

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Doug Cruden		21-Aug-2021 18:38
This is lovely Laine, such a beautiful view

Alan K		19-Aug-2021 03:22
Curious coincidence; this week I was writing a quiz for Italian learners based on the names of chemical elements. The Italian for tin is "stagno" but I could not connect it to ANYTHING in English as a mnemonic for the students. That is, until I came across this caption and the reference to stannary towns - a term which I had not heard of previously - so thank you for that one. Interestingly the term is so old that it was showing up as a misspelling in my browser's dictionary. It's a little bittersweet viewing this gallery. I had thought that I might like to see the English countryside at some point, including places like this. But with already two, and more likely to be three years of travel opportunities lost now, I do wonder whether I'll ever get to see this place for myself with so many other options jostling for the day when we can move again. Whenever that may be...

Zeeby		20-Jul-2016 07:28
Postcard! V

Zoltán Balogh		05-Jul-2015 12:06
This is great! V

Frank Brault		02-Jul-2015 21:08
A beautiful bridge and scene. Very atmospheric with the people walking. V

bill friedlander		02-Jul-2015 14:51
A marvelous reminder of a long past era. Must have been a job moving the big stone slabs in place. V

Dave Petersen Photography		02-Jul-2015 13:41
What an incredible bridge and bright and colorful image. The comparison of the two bridges is wonderful. Well seen and captured. Voted

Carol Rollins		02-Jul-2015 12:46
Wonderfully composed and such a grand old bridge with a interesting history.

Yvonne		02-Jul-2015 11:02
How wonderful seeing something as old as this bridge! v

Richard Townsend		02-Jul-2015 08:58
Very nicely composed image and the people add a spot of action to the tranquil scene. V

sue anne		02-Jul-2015 06:40
Beautiful and such history with detail. v

Gerard Koehl		02-Jul-2015 05:57
Ce vieux pont est magnifique. V

Chris		02-Jul-2015 04:50
Part of history with lovely reflections.

Sheila		02-Jul-2015 04:12
How interesting, this ancient bridge!

Robin Reid		02-Jul-2015 03:49
Dramatic and interesting!

joseantonio		02-Jul-2015 03:38
Great capture of this old stone bridge.V

hamery		02-Jul-2015 02:49
Beautiful capture of the stone bridge with an amazing scenery underneath it, Laine. BV

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