Legend

Tarr Steps

Exmoor, Somerset

A stone bridge the Devil sunbathed on, and swore to kill anyone who crossed.

Tarr Steps is a 'clapper bridge' of 17 huge stone slabs across the River Barle, perhaps medieval or even older. Legend says the Devil built it in a single night and sunbathed on it, threatening to kill anyone who tried to cross.

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When: Ancient
Where: 51.0770, -3.6160
Group: Legends

Visiting

A woodland car park near Liscombe, with riverside walks.

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