Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAbingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge

Abingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge

England
List entry 1006291
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Abingdon Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Thames at Abingdon in Oxfordshire, dating from the medieval period with significant later modifications. The structure represents an important crossing point on a major river route and retains evidence of its original medieval construction beneath later Georgian and Victorian interventions. The bridge has been substantially rebuilt and widened over the centuries, reflecting changing traffic demands and engineering practices from the medieval period through to the nineteenth century. Its historical importance lies both in its role as a vital Thames crossing and in the archaeological evidence it preserves of evolving bridge construction techniques across several centuries.

Abingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006291. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge?

Abingdon Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Thames at Abingdon in Oxfordshire, dating from the medieval period with significant later modifications. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006291.

Who is responsible for protecting Abingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge?

Abingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006291.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church (1.9 km), Settlement site N of Thames (3.4 km), Settlement site (3.6 km).

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