Tarr Steps, across the River Barle in Exmoor, Somerset, 1937. Artist: Unknown

Tarr Steps, across the River Barle in Exmoor, Somerset, 1937. Artist: Unknown

1-627-106 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Tarr Steps, across the River Barle in Exmoor, Somerset, 1937. Prehistoric clapper bridge near Dulverton, dating from c1000 BC. The largest slab is over 8 feet long and is about 5 feet wide. Local legend has it that the slabs were placed across the river by the devil to win a bet. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

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  1. Photograph

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Locations & Buildings Bridges


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4039x2644
File Size : 31,287kb


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  1. 0580011010
  1. 1-627-106
  1. 1627106

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