High Bridge

England
List entry 1005388
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

High Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Berkshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of bridge engineering from that era. The bridge's physical form reflects the construction techniques typical of its time, featuring stone or masonry construction characteristic of medieval bridge-building practices. As a listed monument, High Bridge survives as evidence of medieval infrastructure and the transport networks that connected settlements in the region during the medieval period.

High Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005388. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Bridge?

High Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005388.

Who is responsible for protecting High Bridge?

High 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 1005388.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork. (0.3 km), Cropmark complex S of Charvil Lane (5.3 km), Cropmark complex in Straighthanger Field (5.4 km).

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