Another sign warning people not to use a stopgap bridge at Stiffkey marshes has been put up – as the temporary crossing looks destined to be removed again by the National Trust.
It is the latest development in a long-running saga over the rebuilding of a bridge at Stiffkey - which was removed by the National Trust, who own land on the marshes, last year.
The charity has promised to rebuild the bridge, but said it could cost around £250,000.
But, after 18 months without a way of crossing the marsh, and safety concerns over people getting cut-off in high tide, a makeshift bridge appeared in July – which locals say was built by ‘fairies’.
The bridge was swiftly removed by the National Trust just days after the charity put up signs warning people not to use the ‘unauthorised, dangerous and unlicensed’ bridge - but the ‘fairies’ struck again last month, building the latest creek crossing which is currently still standing.
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Signs from the Trust were once again put up straight away, but now a second notice from Natural England has been erected beside it.
The sign reads: "We have not given consent for this to be built and we do not know who built this bridge and cannot vouch for its construction.
"Please do not use this bridge to cross the channel, for your own safety.
"Do not rely on this crossing as a means of escape from the saltmarsh at high tide.
"Natural England is in discussion with National Trust on this matter."
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The National Trust previously warned that all future structures would be removed.
The charity has made the police aware of the bridges being built on private land.
It said: "We’re aware that another unauthorised bridge has been built at Stiffkey.
"The structure isn't on National Trust land, but can be accessed from the land in our care. We’re currently in contact with the Crown Estate, who own the creek, and Natural England, who lease the creek from the Crown, regarding their next steps.
"Decisions about this structure are not for the National Trust to determine as we are not the landowner.
"We are progressing with our project to replace the bridge across the creek. In the meantime, we once again advise people to avoid using this bridge for their own safety and to not rely on it as a means of escape from the saltmarsh at high tide."
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