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Bow Bridge is a medieval multi-span stone bridge located in Lancashire, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under NHLE list entry 1011245. The bridge dates from the medieval period and exemplifies the substantial masonry construction characteristic of important river crossings of that era. Its multi-span arched design reflects the engineering requirements necessary to traverse the watercourse whilst maintaining structural integrity across its width. The bridge remains significant as evidence of medieval infrastructure development and represents the investment in transport networks that connected communities during the later medieval period.
Bow Bridge medieval multi-span bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011245. View the official record →
Bow Bridge is a medieval multi-span stone bridge located in Lancashire, England, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under NHLE list entry 1011245. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011245.
Bow Bridge medieval multi-span 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 1011245.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Furness Abbey Savignac and Cistercian monasteries: precinct wall, great gatehouse, 'chapel outside the gates', south west gateway and earthworks. (0.7 km), Dalton Castle (2.5 km), Enclosure castle known as Gleaston Castle (3.8 km).
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