Gallox Bridge near Dunster
by Carla Parris
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Gallox Bridge near Dunster
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Carla Parris
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Gallox Bridge is packhorse bridge, reputed to have been built in the 15th century, which spans the River Avill on the southern outskirts of the town of Dunster in Somerset, England. It was also formerly referred to as Gallows Bridge, Gallocks Bridge, Gallocksbrigge, and Doddebrigge in primary sources, indicating the presence of a nearby gallows. The bridge would have carried packhorse traffic involved in the wool trade for which Dunster is famous. It is still used as a public footbridge, and is a survivor of the simple type of stone bridge to be found in the West Country and elsewhere. The bridge is in the care of English Heritage.
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February 27th, 2013
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