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Bromham Bridge is a medieval bridge spanning the River Great Ouse in Bedfordshire, England. The bridge dates from the 15th century and represents an important example of medieval masonry bridge construction, featuring a series of arches supporting a narrow carriageway typical of its period. Built to facilitate crossing of the river at a significant point on local routes, the bridge has undergone various repairs and modifications over the centuries, though its essential medieval structure remains evident. The bridge's design and construction reflect the engineering practices of late medieval England and its survival demonstrates the durability of stone bridge building from this era.
Bromham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005411. View the official record →
Bromham Bridge is a medieval bridge spanning the River Great Ouse in Bedfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005411.
Bromham 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 1005411.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oval barrow 60m west of Ranworth Walk, 650m south west of Westfield School (2.2 km), Paved ford 400yds (366m) SE of Kempston Church (3 km), Upend Wood moated site, outer enclosure and fishpond, Stagsden (4.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Bromham 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.
Bromham Bridge stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.