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Hodge Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Westmorland, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of bridge construction from that era in the Lake District region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it reflects the historical significance of crossing points in medieval Westmorland's landscape and communications network. The bridge survives as a testament to medieval engineering and the enduring infrastructure that served the region's routes and settlements.
Hodge Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007104. View the official record →
Hodge Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007104.
Hodge 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 1007104.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sculptured cross near Shamrock Wood, Whelprigg (1.6 km), Stone circle 200yds (180m) SE of Langthwaite Gill Plantation (3 km), Cockpit Hill, medieval motte castle (3.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Hodge 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.
Hodge Bridge stands on Silurian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Silurian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.