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Waymarker and clapper bridge 130m south of Barbrook Bridge is a medieval river crossing and associated waymarking feature located in Derbyshire. The clapper bridge, constructed from stone slabs laid across the watercourse, represents a practical medieval engineering solution for facilitating passage across Barbrook in an area of moorland terrain. The waymarker functioned as a directional indicator for travellers navigating this landscape, likely reflecting the importance of established routes through the Peak District during the medieval period. These structures together exemplify the infrastructure that supported medieval movement across the region.
Waymarker and clapper bridge 130m south of Barbrook Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010183. View the official record →
Waymarker and clapper bridge 130m south of Barbrook Bridge is a medieval river crossing and associated waymarking feature located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010183.
Waymarker and clapper bridge 130m south of Barbrook 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 1010183.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Field system and stone circle on Rabbit Warren, 1150m south east of Park Farm (9.7 km), One Arch Bridge (9.8 km), Round cairn 890m SSW of Hob Hurst's House (9.8 km).
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