| Gallox Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | River Avill |
| Locale | Dunster, Somerset, England |
| Material | stone |
| Total length | 13.5 metres (44.3 ft) |
| Width | 1.9 metres (6.2 ft) |
| Number of spans | 2 |
| Construction end | 15th century |
| Heritage status | Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument |
The Gallox Bridge in Dunster, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1] The bridge is in the guardianship of English Heritage.
In the 14th century it was known as Doddebrigge.[2] The name Gallox is believed to be derived from gallows as the village gallows were nearby.[3]
It is a narrow stone packhorse bridge, on the southern outskirts of Dunster, with two arches over the River Avill. It has a roadway width of 1.2 metres (3.9 ft), a total width of 1.9 metres (6.2 ft) and is 13.5 metres (44.3 ft) long.[4] The approach from the village is via a raised causeway.[5]