Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCroston Town Bridge

Croston Town Bridge

England
List entry 1005111
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Croston Town Bridge is a masonry bridge of medieval origin crossing the River Ashen at Croston in Lancashire. The structure dates primarily to the fourteenth century, though it has undergone subsequent repairs and modifications that reflect later medieval and post-medieval construction practices. The bridge exhibits characteristic features of its period including a stone arch or arches typical of medieval river crossings, which would have served an important function in the local transport network. Its listing as an ancient monument recognises its significance as a surviving example of medieval bridge engineering in the region.

Croston Town Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croston Town Bridge?

Croston Town Bridge is a masonry bridge of medieval origin crossing the River Ashen at Croston in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005111.

Who is responsible for protecting Croston Town Bridge?

Croston Town 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 1005111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croston Town Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ingrave Farm moated site, moated site 100m W of Ingrave Farm and connecting channel, Eccleston (2.3 km), Rufford moated site (3.4 km), Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm (4.1 km).

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