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Tarr Steps

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The Tarr Steps are a prehistoric clapper bridge across the River Barle in Exmoor, Somerset, England. They are located at 51°4′37″N, 3°37′2″W, about 4 km from Withypool.

A typical clapper bridge construction, the bridge dates to c.1000 BC. The stone slabs weigh up to 5 tons apiece. According to local legend, they were placed by the devil to win a bet.

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