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Harnham Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Nadder near Salisbury in Wiltshire. The bridge dates from the thirteenth century and represents an important example of medieval river crossing infrastructure serving the local community and through-traffic in the region. It is constructed of stone in a characteristic medieval style with multiple arches supporting the roadway above. The bridge remains substantially intact and continues to function as part of the local road network, preserving its original form as a testament to medieval engineering and construction techniques.
Harnham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005649. View the official record →
Harnham Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Nadder near Salisbury in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005649.
Harnham 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 1005649.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross (8.2 km), Wick Down round barrow (8.3 km), Rockbourne Down, Spring Pond enclosure (8.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Harnham 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.
Harnham Bridge stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.