Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCowley Bridge

Cowley Bridge

England
List entry 1021174
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cowley Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Devon, England. The bridge carries the road across the River Exe and represents a significant example of medieval bridge construction in the county. It dates from the medieval period, though the exact date of its original construction requires further specification from the primary sources. The structure survives as an important piece of Devon's transport infrastructure heritage and demonstrates the engineering practices characteristic of its era.

Cowley Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cowley Bridge?

Cowley Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021174.

Who is responsible for protecting Cowley Bridge?

Cowley 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 1021174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cowley Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The medieval Exe Bridge, St Edmund's Church, and medieval tenement remains, lying between the River Exe and Frog Street (3.5 km), Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street (3.8 km), Little John's Cross (4.2 km).

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