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Butterton Bridge

England
List entry 1004202
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Butterton Bridge is a stone arch bridge located in Yorkshire, England, crossing a watercourse within the parish of Butterton. The bridge dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of medieval engineering and infrastructure development in the region. Constructed in stone with characteristic arched design typical of medieval bridge construction, it served as an important crossing point for local traffic and trade routes. The bridge remains substantially intact and retains archaeological and historical value as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and communication networks in Yorkshire.

Butterton Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004202. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Butterton Bridge?

Butterton Bridge is a stone arch bridge located in Yorkshire, England, crossing a watercourse within the parish of Butterton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004202.

Who is responsible for protecting Butterton Bridge?

Butterton 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 1004202.

What other scheduled monuments are near Butterton Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval chapel and section of Fountains Park park pale, 170m south west of How Hill Farm (3.7 km), Cup, ring and groove marked rock 80m south west of Druid's Cave Farm (3.8 km), Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite (5.5 km).

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