Scheduled MonumentsEngland'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195

'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195

England
List entry 1003806
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

King William's Bridge is a stone bridge located in Leicestershire, England, that dates from the medieval period. The structure spans a watercourse and represents an example of medieval bridge engineering in the East Midlands region. The bridge is designated as a heritage monument under the National Heritage List for England, reflecting its historical importance to local infrastructure and settlement patterns. Its name suggests a possible connection to one of England's Norman or later medieval kings, though the precise dating and original construction phase remain matters of local historical record.

'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003806. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195?

King William's Bridge is a stone bridge located in Leicestershire, England, that dates from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003806.

Who is responsible for protecting 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195?

'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195 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 1003806.

What other scheduled monuments are near 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens (4.1 km), Jewry Wall: remains of a Roman bath house, palaestra and Anglo-Saxon church (5.2 km), Leicester Castle and the Magazine Gateway (5.4 km).

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