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Bridge over River Chater is a medieval stone bridge located in Rutland, England. The bridge carries a minor road across the River Chater and represents a substantial example of medieval bridge construction in the East Midlands. Its masonry arches and stonework are characteristic of medieval engineering practices, though the structure has undergone repairs and modifications over the centuries. The bridge remains in use and is designated as an ancient monument, reflecting its historical importance to the local road network and its enduring physical presence in the landscape.
Bridge over River Chater is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005046. View the official record →
Bridge over River Chater is a medieval stone bridge located in Rutland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005046.
Bridge over River Chater 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 1005046.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martinsthorpe deserted medieval village (0.9 km), Bronze Age enclosure (2.5 km), Maze 220m south east of St Peter and St Paul's Church (2.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Bridge over River Chater'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.
Bridge over River Chater stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.