Ide Bridge

England
List entry 1020701
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ide Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located near Ide in Devon, England. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of medieval bridging infrastructure in the county. It is constructed of stone and spans a local watercourse, serving as part of the historic road network. The bridge survives as a testament to medieval engineering and remains a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

Ide Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020701. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ide Bridge?

Ide Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located near Ide in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020701.

Who is responsible for protecting Ide Bridge?

Ide 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 1020701.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ide Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little John's Cross (0.6 km), The medieval Exe Bridge, St Edmund's Church, and medieval tenement remains, lying between the River Exe and Frog Street (2 km), St Nicholas' Priory (2.3 km).

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