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Landacre Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Mole near Withypool in Exmoor, Somerset. The bridge dates to the thirteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge construction in the region. Its design comprises a single pointed arch of substantial span, characteristic of medieval engineering practices, constructed from local stone with cutwaters to manage water flow. The bridge served as a significant crossing point for traffic across Exmoor and remains a well-preserved example of medieval infrastructure in its rural landscape setting.
Landacre Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021125. View the official record →
Landacre Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Mole near Withypool in Exmoor, Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021125.
Landacre Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021125.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle on Withypool Hill 670m ESE of Portford Bridge (2.8 km), Bowl barrow and round cairn on Withypool Hill, 850m and 820m east of Portford Bridge (2.9 km), Two round barrows on Twitchen Ridge (4.1 km).
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