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Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:Infobox Historic Site Bow Bridge is a 15th-century packhorse bridge over the River Brue in Plox, Bruton, Somerset, England. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building,[1] and Scheduled Ancient Monument.[2]

The bridge may have been built as a link between the former Bruton Abbey, and its courthouse in the High Street.[1] On the parapet on the western side of the bridge the remains of a carved shield can still be seen.[2] It had acquired the name Bow Bridge by 1707.[3]

The narrow bridge of three arches is Шаблон:Convert wide. The main arch of the bridge is built from chamfered blocks of dressed stone.[4]

The bridge was restored after floods on 12 July 1982.[5]

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