Hidden history
Although only a mile from Corfe Castle, we unexpectedly came across this bridge as we had no idea it was there.
It is known as Copper Bridge, currently a public bridleway and public footpath over Corfe River. The humpback bridge dates from the 1800s and used to be on the main route from Corfe Castle to Church Knowle. Pedestrians would go over the bridge whilst animals forded the river.
I can find no information as to why it was known as Copper Bridge. For example, as far as I know, copper extraction has never taken place in Dorset.
Hidden history
Although only a mile from Corfe Castle, we unexpectedly came across this bridge as we had no idea it was there.
It is known as Copper Bridge, currently a public bridleway and public footpath over Corfe River. The humpback bridge dates from the 1800s and used to be on the main route from Corfe Castle to Church Knowle. Pedestrians would go over the bridge whilst animals forded the river.
I can find no information as to why it was known as Copper Bridge. For example, as far as I know, copper extraction has never taken place in Dorset.