Historic bridges · South West England
Huntingdon Clapper Bridge
In or near South Brent.
Huntingdon Clapper 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
- Buckfastleigh · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Huntingdon Clapper Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.4801°, -3.8941°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Huntingdon Clapper Bridge is a historic bridge located in South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the South Dartmoor SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance. The bridge exemplifies traditional clapper bridge construction, characterised by its flat stones laid across supporting pillars.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4801, -3.8941
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: w37118491 (ODbL)
- commons: Clapper Bridge - River Avon - Dartmoor - geograph.org.uk - 364333.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huntingdon Clapper Bridge?
- Huntingdon Clapper Bridge is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Huntingdon Clapper Bridge?
- Huntingdon Clapper Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huntingdon Clapper Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 8.9 km away. Its coordinates are 50.4801°, -3.8941°.
- Is Huntingdon Clapper Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Huntingdon Clapper Bridge is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Huntingdon Clapper Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Huntingdon Clapper Bridge is free to enter.