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Limpley Stoke Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Frome in Wiltshire, which carries evidence of medieval construction and subsequent modification. The bridge comprises a multi-arched structure typical of medieval river crossings in the region, constructed to facilitate movement across the river valley. The site has been an important communication route across the Frome, which would have served local traffic and trade for centuries following its construction. The bridge underwent restoration and reconstruction at various periods, reflecting the ongoing need to maintain this crucial piece of infrastructure serving the scattered settlements of the Stoke valley.
Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005641. View the official record →
Limpley Stoke Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Frome in Wiltshire, which carries evidence of medieval construction and subsequent modification. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005641.
Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford 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 1005641.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm (2 km), Hinton Priory Carthusian charterhouse and associated water management features (2.2 km), Site of correrie or lower house to Hinton Priory (2.2 km).
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