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Ham Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Worcestershire, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents an important crossing point over a watercourse in the region. The bridge survives as a substantially intact example of medieval bridge construction, demonstrating the engineering techniques and materials typical of its period. Its preservation makes it a significant archaeological monument for understanding medieval infrastructure and communication networks in Worcestershire.
Ham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005265. View the official record →
Ham Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Worcestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005265.
Ham 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 1005265.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey (Ham Castle) at Ham Farm (0.9 km), Berrow Hill Camp (2.6 km), Woodbury Hill Camp (3.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Ham 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.
Ham Bridge stands on Pridoli Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Pridoli. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.