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==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==
 
*1: a stone on which to step (as in crossing a [[stream]])
 
*1: a stone on which to step (as in crossing a [[stream]])
 
*2: a means of [[progress]] or advancement  
 
*2: a means of [[progress]] or advancement  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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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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 [https://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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Definitions

  • 1: a stone on which to step (as in crossing a stream)
  • 2: a means of progress or advancement

Description

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.



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