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 stone bridge located in the village of Croston in Lancashire, England. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important crossing point over the River Yarrow, serving the local community and wider traffic routes through the region. Constructed of local stone, the bridge retains characteristic features of medieval bridge engineering, including a modest arched span typical of structures built to facilitate trade and movement across waterways in Lancashire during the medieval era. As a scheduled monument, the bridge preserves evidence of medieval infrastructure and continues to form part of the village's historical character.

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 stone bridge located in the village of Croston in Lancashire, England. 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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