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Eckington Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Avon in Worcestershire. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important example of medieval riverine infrastructure in the region. Constructed of ashlar masonry, it features multiple arches typical of its period and demonstrates the engineering standards applied to significant crossing points during the medieval period. The bridge remains a substantial structure that reflects the importance of the Avon crossing for local communication and commerce in medieval Worcestershire.
Eckington Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005264. View the official record →
Eckington Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Avon in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005264.
Eckington 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 1005264.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Tithe Barn (5.4 km), Conderton Camp (6.3 km), Cross north of St Mary's Church (6.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Eckington 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.
Eckington Bridge stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.