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Abingdon Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Thames at Abingdon in Oxfordshire, with origins dating to the twelfth century. The structure was substantially rebuilt and modified during the fifteenth century, reflecting changing engineering practices and the bridge's importance as a crossing point on a major medieval route. The bridge retains characteristic medieval masonry work in its construction, though it has undergone various repairs and alterations over subsequent centuries to maintain its function. The monument is historically significant as evidence of medieval infrastructure development and the strategic importance of Thames crossings in the region's medieval economy and communications network.
Abingdon Bridge including Maud Hale's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006291. View the official record →
Abingdon Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Thames at Abingdon in Oxfordshire, with origins dating to the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006291.
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.
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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