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Howden Bridge

England
List entry 1004896
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Howden Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in East Riding of Yorkshire, crossing the River Derwent at Howden. The bridge dates from the fifteenth century and represents a significant example of late medieval bridge engineering in Yorkshire. It is constructed of stone with multiple arches and has been substantially rebuilt and repaired at various periods, particularly during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which has altered its original medieval fabric. The bridge remains an important crossing point and serves as evidence of medieval investment in infrastructure within the East Riding.

Howden Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004896. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Howden Bridge?

Howden Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in East Riding of Yorkshire, crossing the River Derwent at Howden. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004896.

Who is responsible for protecting Howden Bridge?

Howden 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 1004896.

What other scheduled monuments are near Howden Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and Bailey castle and site of a bishops' palace (2.4 km), Howe Hill motte castle (3 km), Moated site immediately south of Danby Wiske church (6.3 km).

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