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Alresford Bridge is a medieval bridge spanning the River Alre in the parish of Alresford, Hampshire. The structure dates to the thirteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge engineering in the region. The bridge is constructed of stone and features characteristic pointed arches typical of the Gothic period. It has served as a significant crossing point for local traffic for nearly eight centuries and remains substantially intact, preserving evidence of medieval masonry techniques and construction methods.
Alresford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021111. View the official record →
Alresford Bridge is a medieval bridge spanning the River Alre in the parish of Alresford, Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021111.
Alresford 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 1021111.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village of Abbotstone (2.5 km), Long barrow north of Lamborough Lane (4.5 km), Roman villa and earlier prehistoric settlement 400m W of Lone Farm, Itchen (6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Alresford Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Alresford Bridge stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.