Built hundreds of years before Henry the Eight came to the throne, Gallox Bridge was essential for Dunster's medieval wool trade.
This medieval packhorse bridge is located at the southern edge of Dunster, and would have originally enabled pack animals to cross the River Aville. The name ‘Gallox’ is likely to be from the word ‘Gallows’ which gives a grisly reminder that the village gallows would have been located nearby.
Today Gallox Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, a Grade 1 listed building and a popular Dunster landmark.
Crossing the River Aville at Gallox Bridge leads you towards the Deer Park, Bats Castle, Dunster Forest and our waymarked trails.
Click here to see the map and the location of Gallox Bridge