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Ditchford Bridge is a medieval masonry bridge located in Northamptonshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and crosses the River Nene, serving as an important crossing point in the local landscape. The bridge exhibits characteristic features of medieval bridge construction, with stone arches supporting the roadway above. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents a significant survival of medieval infrastructure and demonstrates the engineering techniques employed in bridge building during this era.
Ditchford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003646. View the official record →
Ditchford Bridge is a medieval masonry bridge located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003646.
Ditchford 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 1003646.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman town of Irchester and preceding Iron Age settlement; including remains of the medieval hamlet of Chester on the Water (2 km), Market cross 44m north of the Town Hall (3 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin churchyard (3.1 km).
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