Medieval History
Cobbled road surfaces and paths in the historic settlement of Dunster, Somerset ? which dates back to the Bronze and Iron Age Britain ? have been deemed ?too dangerous? for pedestrians. The village ? famed for its castle ? is regarded as one of the most-perfectly preserved medieval villages in England.
Dunster attracts thousands of visitors a year because of its quaint features ? including several ancient cobbled streets which have remained since medieval times. But health and safety chiefs have ruled them to be too dangerous and a working group is considering replacing them with new, smooth-surfaced roads.
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Medieval History
Famous medieval village to lose cobbled streets over health and safety fears
Cobbled road surfaces and paths in the historic settlement of Dunster, Somerset ? which dates back to the Bronze and Iron Age Britain ? have been deemed ?too dangerous? for pedestrians. The village ? famed for its castle ? is regarded as one of the most-perfectly preserved medieval villages in England.
Dunster attracts thousands of visitors a year because of its quaint features ? including several ancient cobbled streets which have remained since medieval times. But health and safety chiefs have ruled them to be too dangerous and a working group is considering replacing them with new, smooth-surfaced roads.
Click here to read this article from Small World News
- Historic Cobblestones Removed From The Medieval Village Of Dunster
Workmen have begun removing the cobblestone pathways around the village of Dunster in Somerset. The distinctive cobblestone paths have existed for hundreds of years, but concerns over people slipping on the surface and the difficulty in moving wheelchairs...
- Windsor Castle Bans Children Under 11 Climbing Tower
Windsor Castle has banned children under the age of 11 from climbing its Round Tower, which recently reopened to the public after 36 years. Bosses put the age restriction in place after a health and safety assessment on the iconic 200-stone step...
- Archaeologists Find Medieval Settlement In Azerbaijan
Archaeologists found a medieval settlement in 2 km north of Uzuntepe village of Jalilabad. According to the news service for the National Academy of Science of Azerbaijan, archaeologists called the settlement Goshatepe, since it is divided in two parts...
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A cobbled shopping street dating back to the middle ages has been voted Britain's most picturesque street. The Shambles in York, which is lined with buildings dating back to the 15th century, took the prize in the Google Street View Awards. Stockbridge...
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