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Higherford Old Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Cholde near Higherford in Lancashire. The structure dates from the medieval period and survives as a testament to medieval engineering and river crossing infrastructure in the region. The bridge comprises stone masonry construction typical of medieval bridges of northern England, with a narrow span suited to pedestrian and light vehicular traffic of its era. It represents an important element of the historic communication network that connected settlements and facilitated trade across the Pennine foothills.
Higherford Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003128. View the official record →
Higherford Old Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Cholde near Higherford in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003128.
Higherford Old 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 1003128.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beadle Hill Romano-British farmstead (6.7 km), Bowl barrow 140m east of Beadle Hill (6.7 km), Twist Castle Romano-British farmstead (7 km).
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