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Barle Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Barle in Somerset, England. The structure dates from the medieval period, likely constructed during the thirteenth or fourteenth century, and represents a significant example of early bridge engineering in the region. The bridge features characteristic medieval construction with stone arches and has been substantially preserved, though it has undergone repairs and modifications over the centuries. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as evidence of medieval infrastructure and river crossing design in southwest England.
Barle Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006179. View the official record →
Barle Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Barle in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006179.
Barle 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 1006179.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oldberry Castle (0.5 km), Barlinch Priory (2 km), Bury Castle (2.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Barle 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.
Barle Bridge stands on Upper Devonian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.