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Higherford Old Bridge is a stone arch bridge located in Lancashire, crossing the River Brun. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of local infrastructure development serving the community and facilitating transport across the river. Constructed of stone with a single arch, the bridge exhibits the characteristic structural design typical of medieval crossing points in the region. The monument survives as evidence of medieval engineering and the strategic importance of river crossings in Lancashire's settlement patterns and economic activity.
Higherford Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003128. View the official record →
Higherford Old Bridge is a stone arch bridge located in Lancashire, crossing the River Brun. 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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