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A '''step-stone bridge''' is a simple bridging allowing a pedestrian to cross a [[natural]] watercourse or pond, or a [[garden]]'s [[water]] feature where water is allowed to course between stone steps. Unlike other bridges it has no spans. Step-stone bridges, along with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_bridge log bridges] are likely to be the oldest bridge types. They are often built by hikers and disarranged during periods of high, fast [[water]]. | A '''step-stone bridge''' is a simple bridging allowing a pedestrian to cross a [[natural]] watercourse or pond, or a [[garden]]'s [[water]] feature where water is allowed to course between stone steps. Unlike other bridges it has no spans. Step-stone bridges, along with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_bridge log bridges] are likely to be the oldest bridge types. They are often built by hikers and disarranged during periods of high, fast [[water]]. | ||
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Revision as of 00:34, 28 November 2012
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A step-stone bridge is a simple bridging allowing a pedestrian to cross a natural watercourse or pond, or a garden's water feature where water is allowed to course between stone steps. Unlike other bridges it has no spans. Step-stone bridges, along with log bridges are likely to be the oldest bridge types. They are often built by hikers and disarranged during periods of high, fast water.
