Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHarnham Bridge

Harnham Bridge

England
List entry 1005649
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harnham Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Nadder near Salisbury in Wiltshire. The structure dates from the thirteenth century and represents an important example of medieval river crossing engineering in the region. The bridge retains its characteristic pointed arches and ashlar masonry typical of high medieval bridge construction. As a crossing point integral to medieval communication routes around Salisbury, the bridge has maintained substantial continuity of form and function from its original construction to the present day.

Harnham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harnham Bridge?

Harnham Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Nadder near Salisbury in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005649.

Who is responsible for protecting Harnham Bridge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harnham Bridge?

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).

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