Historic bridges · South West England
Gallox Bridge
In or near Dunster.
Gallox Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gallox Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 51.1792°, -3.4470°.
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From English Heritage
This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gallox Bridge is a bridge located in Dunster, South-West England. It is situated within the Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1792, -3.4470
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Dunster
- Postcode
- TA24 6SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w34881364 (ODbL)
- commons: Gallox Bridge (geograph 4906310).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallox Bridge?
- Gallox Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6SR), in the parish of Dunster.
- What is Gallox Bridge?
- Gallox Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gallox Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6SR.
- Is Gallox Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Gallox Bridge is part of the Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gallox Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gallox Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gallox Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6SR.