Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDevil's Bridge SW of Horrace

Devil's Bridge SW of Horrace

England
List entry 1007114
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Devil's Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, England. The bridge represents medieval construction, likely dating from the medieval period, though documentary evidence regarding its precise date of construction remains limited in the scholarly record. The monument survives as a stone arch bridge, characteristic of medieval river crossing engineering. The site's local historical significance reflects its role as a key crossing point in the landscape, though detailed architectural analysis and archaeological study of the structure itself remain restricted in publicly available heritage documentation.

Devil's Bridge SW of Horrace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007114. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Devil's Bridge SW of Horrace?

Devil's Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007114.

Who is responsible for protecting Devil's Bridge SW of Horrace?

Devil's Bridge SW of Horrace 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 1007114.

What other scheduled monuments are near Devil's Bridge SW of Horrace?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalton Castle (6.4 km), Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 660m south east of Holme Bank (6.5 km), Concentric stone circle on Birkrigg Common (6.7 km).

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