Scheduled MonumentsEnglandButterton Bridge

Butterton Bridge

England
List entry 1004202
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Butterton Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Yorkshire, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of bridge engineering from that era. Built to span a watercourse, the bridge features stone masonry construction typical of medieval crossing points that facilitated communication and trade across the landscape. The bridge remains a significant archaeological monument and testament to medieval infrastructure development in the Yorkshire region.

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 medieval stone bridge located in Yorkshire, England. 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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