Gallox Bridge, Dunster
The Gallox Bridge in Dunster, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument. The bridge is in the guardianship of English Heritage.
Gallox Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51.1790°N 3.4458°W |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | River Avill |
| Locale | Dunster, Somerset, England |
| Heritage status | Grade I listed building and scheduled monument |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 13.5 metres (44.3 ft) |
| Width | 1.9 metres (6.2 ft) |
| No. of spans | 2 |
| History | |
| Construction end | 15th century |
| Location | |
The stone packhorse bridge crosses the River Avill at the southern end of the village, below Dunster Castle at a point which may have been the limit of tidal flow during the medieval period. It was important for the transport of wool and other goods to the market within the village which was established by 1222. The name is derived from the nearby gallows. The narrow bridge is approach via a raised causeway for pedestrians, while wheeled traffic uses the adjacent ford.
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