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Irthlingborough Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Nene in Northamptonshire. The structure dates from the 14th century and represents an important example of medieval bridge engineering in the East Midlands. The bridge retains characteristic features of its period, including stone arches and substantial masonry construction designed to withstand river traffic and flood conditions. As a crossing point of significant local and regional importance, it has played a continuous role in the settlement and communication networks of the Nene valley since its medieval construction.
Irthlingborough Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003638. View the official record →
Irthlingborough Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Nene in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003638.
Irthlingborough 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 1003638.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saffron moat at Higham Ferrers (1.9 km), Higham Ferrers Motte and Bailey Castle, with Ponds, Warren and Dovecote (1.9 km), 'Chichele College': the remains of the medieval college of Higham Ferrers (2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Irthlingborough 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.
Irthlingborough Bridge stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.