Dunster Gallox Bridge TA24 6SR
Entry: Free for Everyone
Open: seasonal - check website
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About:
Gallox Bridge is a fine example of a medieval packhorse bridge used to transport wool across the river Avill for sale in the market town of Dunster. In the Middle Ages wool was England’s chief export, and the source of much of the country’s wealth. Taxes on wool exports paid for Edward I’s conquest of Wales and his near conquest of Scotland. At this time Dunster flourished as a market and port for wool, fleeces being brought down from the moor to be sold there. Many of them were carried by packhorse across the river Avill via Gallox Bridge, originally the main route into Dunster from the south.

Dogs:
Dogs on leads are welcome.

Parking:
Charged parking is available within the village (car park postcode TA24 6SE), not managed by English Heritage. The closest car park to the bridge is Nutcombe Bottom Car Park, TA24 6TA.

Facilities:
There are plenty of eating, shopping and toilet facilities in the village

Notes:
The bridge can become muddy and slippery in wet weather. It is accessible by wheelchairs, though the ground is slightly uneven at one end of the bridge onto Macmillan Way West.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181