Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEllastone Bridge

Ellastone Bridge

England
List entry 1003766
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ellastone Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Dove in Derbyshire. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of medieval river crossing infrastructure in the East Midlands. Constructed in stone with a single arch or multiple arches typical of medieval bridge design, it would have served an important function in local communications and trade routes across the river valley. The bridge remains a notable survival of medieval civil engineering and contributes to the archaeological understanding of medieval settlement patterns and infrastructure development in Derbyshire.

Ellastone Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003766. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ellastone Bridge?

Ellastone Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Dove in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003766.

Who is responsible for protecting Ellastone Bridge?

Ellastone 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 1003766.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ellastone Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in Rocester churchyard (3.1 km), Site of Rocester Abbey and part of Roman town (3.2 km), Alton Castle (4.7 km).

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