Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHolme Mill Iron Bridge

Holme Mill Iron Bridge

England
List entry 1005395
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Holme Mill Iron Bridge is a cast iron bridge located in Bedfordshire, dating to the early nineteenth century. The bridge exemplifies the application of new industrial materials and manufacturing techniques to infrastructure during the Industrial Revolution period. Its cast iron construction represents a significant development in bridge engineering, replacing earlier timber or masonry structures with a more durable and potentially more economical material. The monument survives as evidence of the technological innovations that transformed English landscape and communication networks in the early modern industrial era.

Holme Mill Iron Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005395. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holme Mill Iron Bridge?

Holme Mill Iron Bridge is a cast iron bridge located in Bedfordshire, dating to the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005395.

Who is responsible for protecting Holme Mill Iron Bridge?

Holme Mill Iron 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 1005395.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holme Mill Iron Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A ringwork and bailey castle, ring ditch and enclosures east of Brookland Farm (1.4 km), Moated site, near Hill House, Old Warden (1.9 km), Stratton Park moated enclosure and associated manorial earthworks (2.5 km).

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