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

'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195

England
List entry 1003806
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

King William's Bridge is a stone bridge of medieval construction located in Leicestershire. The bridge carries a road crossing over a watercourse and reflects the engineering practices of medieval bridge-building in the region. Its designation within the national heritage record indicates recognition of its historical importance as a structure serving local communication and commerce during the medieval period. The bridge remains a physical testament to the infrastructure development that characterised medieval Leicestershire.

'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 of medieval construction located in Leicestershire. 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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