Aishcott [Ashcott] and Bridg(e)water

This first entire dated May 1799 is from "AISHCOTT" (later Ashcott) to Wiveliscombe, with a straight line "BRIDGEWATER" handstamp known 1799-1801.

Switching to the Bridgwater Penny Post, this next cover from Kilve has a large framed "No.1" handstamp, known in use at Nether Stowey. The cover is dated September 1814 inside.

It is not known where the unboxed "No.2" handstamp was used in the Bridgwater Penny Post.  This entire dated July 1840 was written at Bardon near Williton.