Travelling further west we stopped at the ancient stone Clapper bridge at Postbridge where it traverses the East Dart river in Devon.It is thought the word 'clapper' derives from an Anglo-Saxon word, 'cleaca', meaning 'bridging the stepping stones'. The slabs are over 13ft long and 6ft wide , weighing over 8 tons each.
It was first recorded in 1380 and was built to facilitate the transportation of tin by pack horse to the stannary town of Tavistock.
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| Australian tourist |
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| Clapper bridge at Postbridge 1975 |
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| Clapper bridge at Postbridge (Internet) |
Probably the most famous part of Devon (apart from the name given to the processed meat) is Dartmoor - known for its ponies and prison. There is also Beer Head, part of the southwestern extremity of the English Chalk formations.
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| Postcard - Dartmoor Gems |
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| Postcard - Dartmoor Greetings |
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| Postcard - Beer Head |
