Postbridge, Dartmoor by lick.a.witch
Close
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
Description
This is one of the reasons I love Dartmoor so much. The entire moor is a complete bubble of history.
This is Postbridge, a teeny little place between Moretonhamstead and Two Bridges, almost in the centre of Dartmoor. The only buildings here are a shop, an inn and an information centre within a small car park. You will find no commercialism hereabouts!
What is here, though, is history! To the right of the image is a Clapper Bridge, one of the finest in the country. Built in the 1780's from 4 granite slabs that weigh around 8 tons each, it spans the East Dart River and anyone with a soul can stand on it and feel the thrill of history coursing through them. Leastways, that is the effect it has on me....but perhaps I am just a little peculiar! ^=^
Thank you for taking the time to look. ^=^
Comments (5)
durleybeachbum
I've only seen this on TV. Thankyou for the beautiful pic!
A.C.Wolfe
Spectacular shot
jayfar
Very nice shot. I love Dartmoor too but never seem to get their as often as I wish.
MrsLubner
I get those feelings when I'm in the Sierras here. So much history, so many lives that have touched the earth where I stand, so many faces finding the views of the mountains and valleys for the first time - just as I do as I gaze out over the tops of the redwoods from my spot above the treeline. Fantastic mood here and wonderful composition.
SoulEatar
The brige on the left looks a bit more up to date :) I enjoy zooming between them - very intersting for a foringer !