Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCringleford Bridge

Cringleford Bridge

England
List entry 1003981
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cringleford Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Yare near Norwich in Norfolk. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge construction in East Anglia, constructed to facilitate communication and trade across the river valley. The structure is built of flint and stone rubble typical of Norfolk medieval architecture, and retains evidence of its original design despite later repairs and modifications. As a crossing point of strategic significance in the medieval landscape, the bridge forms part of the important transport infrastructure that connected Norwich with the surrounding region.

Cringleford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003981. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cringleford Bridge?

Cringleford Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Yare near Norwich in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003981.

Who is responsible for protecting Cringleford Bridge?

Cringleford 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 1003981.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cringleford Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two tumuli in Big Wood (1.9 km), Multi phased site dating from the Neolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period east of Harford Farm (3 km), Late Neolithic or Bronze Age Henge type monument and D shaped enclosure 300m west of Twins Farm (3.3 km).

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