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King William's Bridge is a stone bridge of medieval construction located in Leicestershire. The bridge carries a local road across a watercourse and represents a typical example of medieval bridgework, constructed from ashlar stone with a single or multiple arches characteristic of the period. The structure dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of construction requires further archaeological assessment. The bridge takes its name from a local tradition or historical association, a naming practice common to many English bridges of this era, and it remains in use as part of the local transport network.
'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTERSHIRE 195 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003568. View the official record →
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 1003568.
'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTERSHIRE 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 1003568.
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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Research the area around 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTERSHIRE 195