Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLate medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge

Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge

England
List entry 1020814
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1020814
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.17 hectares
Grid reference
SW 99115 72455
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wadebridge is a late medieval and 19th century bridge crossing the River Camel in Cornwall, England. The structure comprises a medieval stone bridge of the 15th century, which was substantially rebuilt and widened during the 19th century to accommodate increased traffic demands. The original medieval bridge is recognised as an important example of late medieval river crossing engineering in Cornwall, whilst the later modifications reflect the Victorian period's expansion of transport infrastructure. The bridge remains a significant survival that demonstrates both medieval construction techniques and subsequent industrial-era interventions to an important crossing point.

Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020814. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge?

Wadebridge is a late medieval and 19th century bridge crossing the River Camel in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020814.

Who is responsible for protecting Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge?

Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge 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 1020814.

What other scheduled monuments are near Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel, 70m south-west of the house (7.2 km), Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley (8 km), Wayside cross at Bodwannick Manor Farm (8.2 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge

Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge stands on Middle Devonian (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Middle Devonian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.