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Blunham Bridge is a medieval bridge spanning the River Ivel in Bedfordshire. The bridge dates from the medieval period, though its exact construction date remains uncertain. It comprises a stone structure characteristic of medieval river crossings in the region, serving as an important communication link across the Ivel valley. The bridge represents a significant surviving example of medieval infrastructure in Bedfordshire and has been designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its historical importance.
Blunham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004504. View the official record →
Blunham Bridge is a medieval bridge spanning the River Ivel in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004504.
Blunham 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 1004504.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval fishery and warren in Home Wood (5.7 km), Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common (5.9 km), Probable Romano-Celtic Temple and Aligned Enclosures at Biggleswade Common (6.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Blunham 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.
Blunham Bridge stands on Kellaways Formation And Oxford Clay Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Oxfordian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.