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Iping Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Rother in West Sussex. The structure dates to the thirteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge engineering in the South of England. The bridge was constructed to facilitate crossing of the river at a significant point on the local communication network. Its stone construction and surviving arches reflect the craftsmanship typical of medieval bridge building in this region.
Iping Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005841. View the official record →
Iping Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Rother in West Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005841.
Iping 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 1005841.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow north-west of Brooms Farm (7.4 km), Medieval chapel near Chilgrove, 295m north-west of Yewtree Cottage (7.4 km), Bowl barrow in Poyntz's Piece, Heyshott Down (7.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Iping 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.
Iping Bridge stands on Lower Greensand Group, bedrock that formed in the Albian. The rock here is sandstone and mudstone.