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Durford Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Sussex, England, crossing the River Durford. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of river crossing infrastructure from that era. The bridge exhibits characteristic medieval masonry construction typical of Sussex medieval works, serving as a testament to the engineering capabilities of medieval builders and the importance of maintaining communication routes across the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, Durford Bridge remains significant for understanding medieval transport networks and settlement patterns in the region.
Durford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005842. View the official record →
Durford Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Sussex, England, crossing the River Durford. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005842.
Durford 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 1005842.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 480m south of Irongates Lodge (7.1 km), Bowl barrow in Edgar Plantation (7.2 km), Bevis's Thumb long barrow, 370m west of Fernbeds Farm (7.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Durford Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Durford Bridge stands on Lower Greensand Group, bedrock that formed in the Albian. The rock here is sandstone and mudstone.