Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHuntingdon Bridge

Huntingdon Bridge

England
List entry 1006804
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Huntingdon Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Great Ouse at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. The current structure dates primarily from the eighteenth century, though a bridge has stood at this location since the medieval period, serving as an important crossing point on a major routeway through the region. The bridge comprises multiple stone arches and represents a significant example of Georgian engineering and construction practices. Its role as a vital river crossing contributed substantially to Huntingdon's historical development as a market town and communications hub.

Huntingdon Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Huntingdon Bridge?

Huntingdon Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Great Ouse at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006804.

Who is responsible for protecting Huntingdon Bridge?

Huntingdon 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 1006804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Huntingdon Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntingdon Castle (Castle Hills): a motte and bailey castle and Civil War fieldwork (0.2 km), Moated site 170m east of St Mary's Church (0.8 km), Earthwork on Mill Common (0.9 km).

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