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Laddingford Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Medway near Yalding in Kent. The structure dates from the fourteenth century and represents a significant example of medieval bridge engineering in the Medway valley. Built of Kentish ragstone, the bridge features characteristic pointed arches and cutwaters typical of its period. It remains substantially intact and continues to carry traffic, serving as both a functional crossing and a testament to medieval construction techniques in the region.
Laddingford Bridge near Yalding is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005156. View the official record →
Laddingford Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Medway near Yalding in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005156.
Laddingford Bridge near Yalding 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 1005156.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyford Bridge in Yalding parish (0.9 km), Yalding Bridge (1.3 km), Earthwork in Milbay's Wood (2.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Laddingford Bridge near Yalding'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.
Laddingford Bridge near Yalding stands on Wealden Group, bedrock that formed in the Barremian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.