Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBradford Bridge

Bradford Bridge

England
List entry 1006220
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bradford Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset, England. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important crossing point over a watercourse in the Bradford area. As with many surviving medieval bridges in Somerset, it demonstrates characteristic stonework construction techniques and engineering practices of its era. The monument retains archaeological and historical significance as evidence of medieval infrastructure and settlement patterns in the county.

Bradford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bradford Bridge?

Bradford Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006220.

Who is responsible for protecting Bradford Bridge?

Bradford 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 1006220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bradford Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Norton Camp large univallate hillfort (4.1 km), Poundisford Park pale (5.4 km), Taunton Castle: a motte and bailey castle, part of the outer bailey, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a Civil War artillery platform (5.6 km).

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