Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKirkham Bridge

Kirkham Bridge

England
List entry 1003683
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kirkham Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Yorkshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and spans a watercourse in the Kirkham area. As a surviving example of medieval bridge construction, it represents the engineering practices and infrastructure development of its time. The bridge's stone construction and design reflect the importance of maintaining communication routes across the Yorkshire landscape during the medieval centuries.

Kirkham Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003683. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkham Bridge?

Kirkham Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003683.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkham Bridge?

Kirkham 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 1003683.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkham Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkham Priory Augustinian monastery: monastic precinct, three fishponds, and precinct boundary (0.1 km), A long barrow 120m north of Westow Grange, incorporating part of a medieval field system (3.7 km), Foston medieval settlement and moated monastic grange (3.9 km).

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