Tarr Steps is a Grade I listed building in the Exmoor National Park local planning authority area, England. First listed on 6 April 1959. A Medieval Bridge.

Tarr Steps

WRENN ID
silent-tracery-laurel
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Exmoor National Park
Country
England
Date first listed
6 April 1959
Type
Bridge
Source
Historic England listing

Description

The asset was previously listed twice also under the parish of Withypool and Hawkridge at List Entry 1058008. This entry was removed from the List on 15 July 2022.

This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 15 July 2022 to correct typos and to reformat text to current standards.

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Tarr Steps

6.4.59

I

Clapper bridge over River Barle. Medieval in origin, sections frequently rebuilt after flood damage, most recently in 1942, 1952 and 1979. Local grit sandstone slabs weighing up to 1-2 tons apiece. Seventeen spans, 55 m in length set about one metre above the river.

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