Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCompton Dando Bridge

Compton Dando Bridge

England
List entry 1004517
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Compton Dando Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Somerset, England, crossing the River Chew near the village of Compton Dando. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of vernacular bridge construction from that era. It is constructed of stone and retains features characteristic of medieval bridge-building techniques, including its arched span design. The bridge remains significant as a survival of medieval infrastructure serving local communication and transport across the river valley.

Compton Dando Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004517. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Compton Dando Bridge?

Compton Dando Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Somerset, England, crossing the River Chew near the village of Compton Dando. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004517.

Who is responsible for protecting Compton Dando Bridge?

Compton Dando 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 1004517.

What other scheduled monuments are near Compton Dando Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 585m north of Tuckingmill Farm (1.7 km), Stantonbury camp and adjacent sections of Wansdyke (2.7 km), Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (4.6 km).

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